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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 634

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  2. A Forge

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    There are three forges in my parish. One of the forges is in Kilmaine, one in Ballymartin and the other is in Gortjordan.
    Most forges are thatches. The smiths have great power. There is a great bellow in the forge. There are always many articals in a forge. The pineers hammer, vice, sledge, rasp and also plenty of nails. The smith always burns coal. The smith wears a leather
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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
    Michael Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Illanmore, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Patrick Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Illanmore, Co. Mayo