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School: Bóthar Mór, Caherconlish (roll number 8342)

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Bohermore, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Chráinín
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    Long ago pikes were [?] made there and until quite recently one was to be seen there. They were made by Mr Marnane's grandfather and were used in the war by our Irish soldiers who undoubtedly killed many an enemy with them.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Agnes Stacke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Srahane East, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mr O' Rourke
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Srahane, Co. Limerick