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 209
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Local Forges (continued)
“There are three local forges in our parish, namely: Sweeney's, Shivnan's and one, which is now closed up, Mc Cawley's.”
(continued from previous page)It is said that forge water is a good cure for a tooth ache, and others say it is good for warts.
Local Forges
“In my parish there are three forges namely Fallon's forge, Morrison's forge and Kiernan's forge.”
In my parish there are three forges, namely, Fallon's forge, Morrison's forge, and Kiernan's forge. The smith's names are, Martin Fallon, Eddie Morrison, and Thomas Kiernan. Those forges have been erected as long as I can remember.
One of them is situated adjacent to a river and the other two, are situated on the side of the main road from Dublin to Sligo.
One of the forges has a canvas roof, and the other has an iron roof.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Beatrice Kenny
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Cavetown or Ballynahoogh, Co. Roscommon
- Informant
- Miss Elizabeth Mc Dermottra
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Annagh, Co. Roscommon