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School: Portlaoighse (Convent) (roll number 13386)

Location:
Port Laoise, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Sr Treasa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0835, Page 057

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    There are many blacksmiths in the town of Portlaoighise but there are many left now that were there years ago.
    There is a forge situated near the river Triogue it is small and has a tarred roofe. It is in a little bit off the road. It was owned by Mr. Dunne when he died a man named Mr. Conroy started work there and is working there up to the present day.
    There is another one situated up T-Lane. It is fairly small and is situated on the roadside. It has a tarred roof. It was formely owned by Mr. Conroy. It is now owned by Mr. Tynan. They shoe horses and they also mend iron implements.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Mary Maybury
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dublin Road, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr Maybury
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dublin Road, Co. Laois