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School: Gort an tSiúrdáin (roll number 14534)

Location:
Gortjordan, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0106, Page 605

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  1. Old Forges (continued)

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    There was a well near the forge where he used to tighten tyres and that well was called "tobar Canacáin". They say he had a great weald. The forge was thatched with straw.
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  2. Smiths and Forges

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    There is an old forge in Cornacarton. Cornacarton got its name from the forge. There is another forge in Gortjordan. Tommie Shaughnessy owns it. The roof of the forge is thatched. In the olden times the smiths were said to have great power. When the fairies used to come to shoe their horses at
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cahermaculick, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    John Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cahermaculick, Co. Mayo