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School: Clochar na Trocaire, Cinn Mhara

Location:
Kinvarra, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Siúr M. Bernadette
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0049, Page 0347

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  1. The Local Forges

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    There are four forges in my parish. The names of which are Madden's forge in Dunkellin, Conolly's forge in Ballindreen, Joyce's forge in Clarinbridge and Mac-Inerney's forge in Caherpeak.
    Caherpeak forge which is about a mile and a half from my home town was the one used by my people but it is now closed down. It was belonged to the old MacInerneys but when they late John MacInerney died it was closed as his son was two young to carry on the heavy work.
    The forge now used by my people and my neighbours is Madden's forge of Dunkellin. The owner of the forge is Johnie Madden. He and his three sons work in the forge and the sons are nearly as good as their father.
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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
    Patsy Noone
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilcolgan, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Mrs K. Stanton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilcolgan, Co. Galway