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School: Dearg Dún (roll number 10894)

Location:
Dergvone, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Máire Ní Lochlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0205, Page 055

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  1. The Local Forges

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    There is only one forge in this district and it is situated near a crossroads, about half a mile from it on the other side is a second crossroads where the main road passes. Running in front of the forge and about fifty yards from it is a river which flows into the Shannon.
    The name of the Smith is McTiernan, but the man who owned the forge formerly was named Flynn, he was father-in-law of the present blacksmith.
    The roof is thatched and on the front side there is a
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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
    Jim Mc Partlin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Aughrim, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Andy Mc Tiernan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    Over 50
    Address
    Dowra, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Partlin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Aughrim, Co. Leitrim