School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0839, Page 097

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0839, Page 097

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  1. There is a forge beside the school. John Byrne is the name of the blacksmith. He makes shoes for horses. He also mends ploughs and other iron things. This forge is on the Carlow road. There is a stream running beside it. The roof is thatched.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen B. Wade
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garrendenny, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Kitty B. Byrne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mayo, Co. Laois