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School: Carrowan (roll number 9577)

Location:
Carrowen, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Donnchadh Mac Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1110, Page 31

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  2. Local Forges

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    There are two forges in this parish. The names of the smiths that are in these forges are John McLaughlin and Charlie Dowds. These men have been smiths for years. John McLaughlin's forget is situated in Mullaney convenient to the school and the other one is situated in the Deer Park near to Grianan Aileach. These forges are convenient to the roads.
    John McLaughlin's forge was once a dwelling house in which people used to live in and afterwards it became a forge. On entering the forge it is very dark but the fire illuminates its dark corners. One part of this forge is used for shoeing
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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
    Annie Clarke
    Gender
    Female