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School: An Cheapach, Askeaton

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Cappagh, Co. Limerick
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Henry Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 124

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  1. Local Forges

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    Local Forges
    There is but one forge in our parish. The smiths name is Mr Culloty. The forge is situated in Ballingrane. It is built by the side of the stream. It has a slated roof and the door is very wide. There is one fire place in the forge.
    There is a bellows used for blowing the fire. It is made of timber and leather and is worked by hand. The principal things the smith uses in his work are a hammer, a sledge and an anvil. The smith shoes horses and asses and he also repairs farm implements. The showing of the wheels are done
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Loughnane
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Nantinan, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    John Loughnane
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Nantinan, Co. Limerick