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School: Ballyellis (roll number 1766)

Location:
Ballyellis, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
P. Fitzgerald
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0894, Page 140

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    The Local Forge
    There is one forge in this parish. Andy Corcoran is the smith's name. Their people have been smiths for a long time. The forge is situated in Brideswell a half a mile from the cross roads. The roof is slated. The door is the same as any door. There is only one fireplace. The smith shoes horses and asses.
    There was a blacksmith in Tombrain about the time of the rebellion of 1798. His name was Dick Connors. He made pikes for the rebellion of '98. He was arrested and put into
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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
    John Gregan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castlewhite, Co. Wexford