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School: Newtownbarry (B.) (roll number 3633)

Location:
Bunclody, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Bháitear Ua Giollarnath
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0892, Page 141

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    against the wall. After a while its foot would be sore and then it would be easy to shoe it. The smith shoes horses and asses. He used to shoe cattle but he does not shoe them now.
    The smiths were always looked upon as being strong.
    The people play cards and tell stories in the forges.
    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