School: Ballyellis (roll number 1766)
- Location:
- Ballyellis, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: P. Fitzgerald
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- 140The Local ForgeThere 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(continues on next page)
- Collector
- John Gregan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Castlewhite, Co. Wexford