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School: Ballinacliffy

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Ballynacliffy, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
A. Ní Dhubhthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0747, Page 205

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    Foxes forge is about a quarter of a mile from a cross-roads. Hynes forge has a slated roof. It has a floor half cement and half planked. It has a big wide door to bring in the horses. There is one fireplace in this forge. The smith uses a sledge, a hammer, a forge tongs, a pincers, and a knife. The smith shoes horses, asses and jennets; he makes spades, shovels, and slains.
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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
    Pat Rushe
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    11
    Address
    Tonagh, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mickeal Elliott
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60