School: Aonach Urmhumhan, Clochar na Trócaire
- Location:
- Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: An tSr. Celestine
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Local Forges
“There are numerous forges in my district, some in old ruins and others in a flourishing condition.”
There are numerous forges in my district, some in old ruins and others in a flourishing condition. The present forge is run by Martin Maher, Patricks Well whose people have been smiths for sixty years. It is situated near a cross - road.
This forge is of a very old shape. It has no windows only one hole in the wall. The roof of the forge is felt. Felt is like cloth dipped in tar. The door is a square shape and outside the(continues on next page)- Collector
- Betty Ryan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 14
- Address
- Patrickswell, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Mr M. Fogarty
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 93
- Occupation
- Farmer
- Address
- Kilcolman, Co. Tipperary