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School: Naomh Coinneach, Borris-in-Ossory (roll number 13953)

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Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois
Teacher:
R. Ó Caoimh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0829, Page 265

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    The nail forge in Borris-in-Ossory was worked by the Hogan family for generations, but with the coming of macheniary they had to close (up) down. The local boot makers purchased a great quantity of boot nails.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. nail-making (~117)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Meagher
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Thomas Hogan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    62
    Occupation
    Labourer
    Address
    Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois