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School: Clara (2)

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Clara, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Thomáis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0807, Page 442

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There are four forges in Clara.
    The smiths are Ennis, Handy, Hogan and Grady.
    Mr Ennis' forge is situated by a cross-roads. Both Mr. Handy's and Mr. Hogan's forges are situated by the river and Mr. Grady's is by the road-side.
    The forge at the cross-roads is built with stone and has a roof which is made of wood and slants.
    Handy's forge is a forge the like of which you would never see in the whole of Ireland. It is built wih bags and old pieces of iron and old boards of all sizes and shapes.
    Hogan's forge is the ruin of a house which was burnt one time.
    He only works in it on Saturday when he is not working in the
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    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
    Collector
    John Whitehead
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Erry (Maryborough), Co. Offaly