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School: Áth an Lín (C.), Baile an Gharrdha (roll number 9633)

Location:
Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire Nic an Aodhaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0490, Page 059

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  1. The Local Forge

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    The Local Forge.
    There are three forges in the patrish. The smiths are, James Guirey, Knockaderry. Michael Dwyer, Ahalin, John Sullivan, Gurtnacrehy. Their fathers were not smiths.
    Knockaderry forge is in the village; Ahalin, at a cross road; and Gurtnacrehy on the side of the road, in a country district. The forges are stone walls, with wooden tarred roofs. They have an ordinary door, and one small window each. One fireplace in each.
    The instruments are the usual found in any forge. These smiths mend ploughs and shoes horses, asses
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English