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School: Clochar na Trócaire, An Tulach

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Tulla, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Sr. M. Lorcán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0590, Page 071

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    There are three forges in the parish.The names of the smiths are Mr.Vaughin ,Mr.O'Halloran and Mr. Morony. The Hallorans have been smiths for over one hundred years.The others are smiths for a few years only. Halloran's forge is situated 1 and 1/2 miles from Quin at the cross roads generally known as the Smith's Cross.Mr. Vaughan's forge is by the roadside about four miles from Quin.Morony's forge is situated by the roadside in the village of Quin.
    The roof of the forge is slated .There is an arched doorway leading into it.The door is fastened by copper nails.There is only one fireplace in it.The bellows has two large sides and they open and out .They
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Áine de Faoite
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    15
    Address
    Carrowroe, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Séan de Faoite
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Quin, Co. Clare