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School: Kelladone (roll number 5123)

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Killadoon, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Padhraic Maguidhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137C, Page 09_023

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    The Forge
    There is the remains of an old forge in the village of Kinnadoughy. It is disused nowadays. It was situated in a big cliff close to the sea. An old tale told about it is, that one night two men were passing there on horseback and as they were drawing near the cliff they heard a noise as if someone were hammering iron. One man said to the other, "Ná bac leis" but
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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
    Kathleen O' Malley
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    James Frazer
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    79
    Address
    Kinnadoohy, Co. Mayo