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School: Mercy Convent, Granard (roll number 13846)

Location:
Granard, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Sr. Conception
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0763, Page 290

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  1. The Local Forge

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    The local Forge
    16th May, 1938
    There are six forges in this district of Granard, Co. Longford, and it had been carried on by their fathers and grandfathers. Their forges are situated on the principal leading streets of the town.
    Some of these forges are slated and the others have a flat wooden roof, which is covered with felt. They are only one storey high, with one or two windows and opens by two half -
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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
    Katie Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Ballygilchrist, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mr Frank Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Ballygilchrist, Co. Longford