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School: Kilnagross (roll number 12317)

Location:
Kilnagross, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
John Hunt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0208, Page 475

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    He charges five shillings for a set of shoes. The next forge is near Effernagh and the smiths name is Mr Tommy Scollan. There is a thatched roof on it also and he charges from four to five shillings for a set of shoes. The forge is situated on the side of a road and there is a zinc roof on it. The next forge that I know is in Carrick-on-Shannon. The name of the blacksmith is Mr Thomas Gilroy and there is a zinc roof on it. He charges five shillings for a set of shoes. Blacksmiths also fix any iron instrument that is broken
    Monica O Hara
    Mill Park, Drumsna
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Monica O Hara
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Millpark, Co. Leitrim