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School: Mercy Convent

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Belturbet, Co. Cavan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0972, Page 165

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  1. The Local Forge (continued)

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    The smith in our village makes ploughs, harrows, turf spades, iron gates and pothooks. Sometimes he shoes horses outside the forge door.
    The forge is a place for great gossip and in the evenings men gather into it and sit round and talk. After Mass on Sundays they also visit it.
    Our blacksith - Mr Miles - is a very strong man, he has strong muscles and strong arms. He is also a very friendly man.
    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
    Kathleen Mc Govern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Milltown, Co. Cavan