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School: Gort an tSiúrdáin (roll number 14534)

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

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0106, Page 605

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  3. XML “Old Forges”
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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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    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