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School: Buidheachair (Rockcorry)

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Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Énrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0945, Page 138

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    forge to get one made. The blacksmith made it and then he cooled it in his tub of water and it is said that ever since that, forge water is holy water.
    A forge is a very jolly place. Long ago when there were no newspapers or wireless, the forge was a place to go when the latest news was to be heard.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bobby Pattison
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Address
    Aghadrumkeen, Co. Monaghan
    Informant
    Mr Patterson
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    79
    Address
    Rockcorry, Co. Monaghan