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School: Camdhoire (roll number 14573)

Location:
Camderrynabinnia, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Ní Dhubhchon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119C, Page 05_030

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  1. An Gabha agus an Cheárta

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    Long ago there were seven forges in the district, four in Kiltimagh, one in Craggagh one in Cartoonbawn and one in Greyfield. The smiths used to shoe horses, asses, mules and cows. They used to make farm implements such as spades and shovels, They also made pikes for the fenians. They used to shoe cart wheels in the open air. Tt used to "run in
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    David Conlon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Camderrynabinnia, Co. Mayo