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School: Cluainteach (C.), Newtownforbes

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Cloontagh, Co. Longford
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0756, Page 267

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    times, which was owned by Owen McCann. He learned his trade from his father who was also a smith. This forge was the local forge at that time.
    Smiths were looked upon as very strong and vigorous men in olden times, and were supposed to possess wonderful power
    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
    Maggie Prunty
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloontagh, Co. Longford