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School: Rampark, Jenkinstown (roll number 2532)

Location:
Rampark, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Aodh Ó Fionnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0660, Page 122

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    There are four forges in this parish There is one in Bellurgan owned by James Smith another is situated in Rampark owned also by people named Smith. The other two are situated in Benagh and Mountbagnal owned by people named Hanlon's. Most of the people in this locality go to the Bellurgan forge because the black-smith in Rampark is dead There is a river beside the Bellurgan forge and it is beside the public road. The only
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Joseph Mc Dermott
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Occupation
    Farming
    Address
    Rampark, Co. Louth