School: Gleann an Chairthe (roll number 13345)

Location:
Glencar, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seán Mag Ualghairg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0193, Page 230

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  3. XML “Our Farm”
  4. XML “Local Forge”

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    2. place-space-environment
      1. local lore, place-lore (~10,595)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brendan Ruddy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Tawnymoyle, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Bernard Ruddy
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Tawnymoyle, Co. Leitrim
  2. In this parish there are three forges. One is owned by Mr. Frank McDermott in Lurganboy. This forge is only a short time there. This man learned his trade from Mr. Frank McLoughlin. There is another forge in Manorhamilton. It is owned by Mr. John McConnell. The blacksmith makes harrows and loyes and repairs old ploughs. He also
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