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School: Áthán (B.), Lios na Groighe (roll number 14173)

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Ahane, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Seán Ó Héalaithe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0523, Page 476

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  1. The Local Forge

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    The Local Forge.
    There are five forges in my district. McQuires forge and Collins forge and Quilts Mick Shae's forge and Patrick Shae's forge.
    There are four people working in McGuires forge. Michael McGuire and John a Jimmy McGuire and a servant boy. Their forge is situated in a small village in Murroe.
    It was their father that built it. Ide is dead about 4 years. It is long side the pump that is that is supplying the village with water. It is a very big forge as it is about 40 yds long and is 15 yds
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English