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School: Abbeytown Convent N.S. (roll number 15043)

Location:
Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Sr. M. Columbanus
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0236, Page 203

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    There are two forges in this district owned by Martin Fallon in Aughnasurn, and his brother George in Stonepark. Their people were not smiths before them, as Martin, the older brother, learned the trade from Mr. Drury. Boyle and George then served his trade with Martin.
    Martin Fallon's forge is situated beside the public road that leads from Corrigeenroe to Knockvicar, and also beside a lovely river which once worked a mill. The forge has a wooden roof covered with felt, the door is very wide, and the floor is made of boards. It contains one fireplace which is built of stone
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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
    Beatrice Kenny
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cavetown or Ballynahoogh, Co. Roscommon