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School: Muckalee, Kilkenny (roll number 3832)

Location:
Muckalee, Co. Kilkenny
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P. Ó Conchobhair T. Ó Teimhneáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0866, Page 149

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  2. The Local Forges

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    There are four forges in the parish of Muckaless. The names of the smiths are Patrick Foley, Rwana, who works in the forge in Cloinka. Jack Cantwell, works in the Ballyfoyle forge. Michael Maher, Uskerty, work in a forge for himself in Uskerty. William Byrne is working in a forge in Coolcullen, The names of the tools that the smiths use are:- hammer, sledge, anvil, pincers, and a light sledge, and a hax saw, That is used to cut iron. The forges in this parish are built at cross-road, and they are little streams running by them. The smiths shoe horses and asses.
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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
    James Doyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Uskerty, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Gerald Doyle
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Uskerty, Co. Kilkenny