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School: Kildavin, Ferns

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Kildavin, Co. Carlow
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Tadhg de Brí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0911, Page 278

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    There are three or four forges in this parish. There is one in Kildavin, one in [?] and one in Carrigduff. The one in Kildavin is worked by Mr. Rossiter. He came there about thirty years ago. The forge is situated in the village on the side of the road leading to Myshall and about five perches from the crossroads. The one in Carrigduff is situated about a quarter of mile from Bunclody and opposite the
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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
    Aidan Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Kehoe
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    75
    Occupation
    Farmer's wife
    Address
    Drumderry, Co. Wexford