School: Manulla (roll number 14544)

Location:
Manulla, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Mac an Adhastair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095, Page 275

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095, Page 275

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  1. There are three forges in this district. One in Belcarra one in Manulla and one in Balla. The one in Belcarra is owned by a man named Myles Fahey. The one in Manulla is owned by Thomas Fahey. The one in Balla is owned by Willie Keville. Myles Fahey's Father and grand father was a smith. Thomas Fahey's father and grand father was a smith. Willie Kevilles father was also a smith. The tools they use are a rasp a file a hammer a sledge an anvil, and a tongs for taking up the red hot iron. He has a rasp for rasping the horses hoof. He also has a knife for cutting a hoof. He has a hammer for driving miles in the
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pat Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilmacrade, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    James Mc Loughlin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Kilmacrade, Co. Mayo