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School: Abbey (B.), Celbridge (roll number 5350)

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Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
P. J. McManus
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0773, Page 333

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    The Local Forge
    There are two forges in the parish of Celbridge. Edward Mooney and John Murphy are the names of the two smiths.
    Mr. Murphy's people have been blacksmiths on the Clane Road for many years. They came to Celbridge about a fortnight ago and they have their forge in Gogarty's yard in the main street.
    Edward Mooney's ancestors have been blacksmiths in Celbridge for a long time back and the forge is in the Tweed Mill on the bank of the River Liffey.
    Mooney's forge is situated in one of the rooms of the mill. It has a slated roof and the door is of regular shape. There is only one fire place in
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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
    Pádraig Mac Áirt
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Mooney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    69
    Address
    Celbridge, Co. Kildare