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School: Clochar Lughaidh, Coillte Mághach

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 204

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    where Forkan's shop is now, There was a forge in Greyfield owned by Durkan's and one in Corrick owned by Coyne's. Mickey Bourke's forge which was where the Convent is now was the chief place for the idle crew of Kiltimagh to assemble at night time where every topic known to mankind was discussed. There was also one in Treenagleragh called Byrne's.
    The smith's forges were always a haven of shelter in winter
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Flatley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    James O' Regan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo