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School: Aonach Urmhumhan, Clochar na Trócaire

Location:
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. Celestine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0534, Page 498

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  1. Local Forges

    “There are numerous forges in my district, some in old ruins and others in a flourishing condition.”

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    There are numerous forges in my district, some in old ruins and others in a flourishing condition. The present forge is run by Martin Maher, Patricks Well whose people have been smiths for sixty years. It is situated near a cross - road.
    This forge is of a very old shape. It has no windows only one hole in the wall. The roof of the forge is felt. Felt is like cloth dipped in tar. The door is a square shape and outside the
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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
    Betty Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Patrickswell, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr M. Fogarty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    93
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Kilcolman, Co. Tipperary