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School: An Clochán (roll number 7777)

Location:
Cloghans Hill, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0105, Page 044

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  1. Béaloideas Éireann - A Forge

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    There are three forges in this district. One of them is situated near our village. It is called Graham's forge. Two men work in it. Their father, and grandfather, were smiths also. They were good at making fancy gates, and other things.
    The forge is a small stone building. The roof of it is thatched. There is one small window in it. This is made from timber. The door is wide and high.
    The fireplace is built about three feet from the ground. The fire is made from coal. There is a bellows at the back of the fireplace. It is made from a big piece of leather shaped like a box. There is stick used for a handle. It is held up by two
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Nolan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyheeragh (Caslane), Co. Mayo
    Informant
    M. Nolan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyheeragh (Caslane), Co. Mayo