School: Clochar na Trócaire, An Tulach
- Location:
- An Tulach, Co. an Chláir
- Teacher: Sr. M. Lorcán
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There are three forges in the parish.The names of the smiths are Mr.Vaughin ,Mr.O'Halloran and Mr. Morony. The Hallorans have been smiths for over one hundred years.The others are smiths for a few years only. Halloran's forge is situated 1 and 1/2 miles from Quin at the cross roads generally known as the Smith's Cross.Mr. Vaughan's forge is by the roadside about four miles from Quin.Morony's forge is situated by the roadside in the village of Quin.
The roof of the forge is slated .There is an arched doorway leading into it.The door is fastened by copper nails.There is only one fireplace in it.The bellows has two large sides and they open and out .They(continues on next page)- Collector
- Áine de Faoite
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 15
- Address
- An Cheathrú Ghearr, Co. an Chláir
- Informant
- Séan de Faoite
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Cuinche, Co. an Chláir