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School: Mín Riabhach (roll number 17050)

Location:
Meenreagh, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Anton Ó Domhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1097, Page 60

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    There are five forges in this parish. The following are the smith’s names
    Joe Boner in Ballylofey, Joe Muray in Ballylofey, Patrick Mc Ginty in Ballylofey, Michael Doherty in Stranorlar, and Kelly’s at the Crossroads
    There are slates on the roof of Joe Boner’s forge. Tehee are two big doors on the forge, and there is only one fireplace in it. The bellows are made of very fine leather.
    The following are the things the smith uses in his work.
    A sledge-hammer, a small hammer, an anvil, a rasp, a knife, a pair of rippers,
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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
    Patrick J. Gallen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Meenreagh, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Mr Joseph Gallen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Meenreagh, Co. Donegal