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School: Killasnett (roll number 9533)

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Curraghfore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Oirealla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0192, Page 129

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There are two forges in the parish. The names of the smiths are Jack O Connell and Frank McLoughin The forges are situated in Castle Street Manorhamilton There is two bellows (in it) and a iron roof on it. The smith uses hammers tongs iron and many other things He shoes horses and asses. All the work of the forge is done in doors. The smith has powerful sinewy[?] arms an account of the way he has to swing the heavy sledge. They repair machineary and all farm implements.
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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
    Eamonn Fox
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisnabrack, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Terance Rooney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    16
    Address
    Deerpark, Co. Leitrim