School: Kilmore (roll number 13010)
- Location:
- Kilmore, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Eilís, Bean Uí Cheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0204, Page 342
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- Forges were numerous long ago. Michael Flynn and his father Anthony Flynn, Derrivalanagher, Newbridge had a large forge. In those days the blacksmiths made all their own nails. The horses could be shod for cheaper in those days compared with now. Simon Mc Gurrin, Derrinwillen had a fore at his own house and another in Drumkeerin. He used to go into town to work in the forge three days every week. Lackie Flynn had a forge in the town so had Jack Corcoran, Michael Guihan and Thomas Carty, Lisacoghill who had one in Drumkeerin and one at home.
- Collector
- Brigid Mc Loughlin
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Killadiskert, Co. Leitrim
- Informant
- Patrick Mc Loughlin
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 55
- Address
- Killadiskert, Co. Leitrim
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“A blacksmith named Peter Flynn of...”
A blacksmith named Peter Flynn of Tullinarogue made pikes for the men of '98. He was discovered and his tools were sent to Enniskillen.
