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    The iron-works in Ariana long ago
    The people of Ireland were never united, and if each person tried to help his fellow-man Ireland would be a different country to what it is today.
    Long ago there were many industries around my locality, the principal being the iron-works in Ariana Co. Roscommon. Those iron-works would be a boon to the country if Cox (the manager) was not murdered; and likely enough when he was slain the iron-works were suspended. Some of this iron which was found in Ariana was smelted at the "Furnace Hill" near Drumshanbo,
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
    Language
    English
    Location
    Arigna, Co. Roscommon
    Collector
    Patricia Mac Guire
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cornagee, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Mr Michael Guihen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    74
    Address
    Greagh, Co. Roscommon