School: Maigh Locha (Cailíní)

Location:
Moylough, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Challaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0081, Page 217

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  1. There is now but one forge in this district owned by Auston White. Long ago there were two but when they died no one took their places until last year when Mr. White set up a forge.
    Where they are situated.
    This forge is situated near a stream because the smith always wants water.
    The Forge.
    It is one story high and has a galvanised roof. One half of the floor is boarded and the other cement. In the middle on a thick wall is the fire.
    Bellows.
    It is made by shoe makers from leather. It is full of wind inside. A big pole is tied from
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    May Haverty
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Tom Haverty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    92
    Address
    Springlawn, Co. Galway