School: Baile na Martra (B.) (roll number 13647)
- Location:
- Castlemartyr, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán de Barra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0396, Page 113
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- (continued from previous page)namely, Mr. T. Lawton. There are two doors in the forge, a big one at the back and a small one in front. The forge was formally owned by Mr Carey who rented it Mr Murnane
When a farmer comes to the forge to get anything done he usually takes the smith into a public house to treat him. The forge is situated at the end of the town on the side of the main Cork-Youghal road. It is said that that Mr Lawton can never tell the truth when asked a question.
