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School: An Clochar, Ceann Tuirc (roll number 10232)

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Ceann Toirc, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
An tSr. Berchmans
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0354, Page 158

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  1. Local Forges

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    There are five forges in this district. The blacksmiths belong to families who have followed the trade for years. The forges are situated at the back of the following streets, Strand Street and Percival Street.
    In country districts the forges are at crossroads. The roof of a forge is usually covered with felt or rough boards. The door is sometimes shaped to represent a horseshoe.
    In large forges there are two fire places
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Geraldine Howard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ceann Toirc, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Mr D. Daly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ceann Toirc, Co. Chorcaí