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School: Newtown, Borris

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Newtown, Co. Carlow
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Tomás Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0903, Page 553

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    in a bottle and started home On his homeward journey some of his neighbours met him how his wife was. The man told him his wife was very bad. As he spoke he remembered he had broken his promise and the forge water was of no use. This man had to start the next morning to the forge for more water. This man came from beyond Myshal to Drumfay in the County Carlow. The water should be shaken in the four corners of the house and on the bed.
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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
    William P. Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballybeg Little, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Bridget Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    58
    Address
    Ballybeg Little, Co. Carlow