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School: Baile Uí Mhuireadhaigh (roll number 12964)

Location:
Ballymurray, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Ghealbháin
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    There are five forges in this parish (Knockcroghery).
    These are the smiths names, and the names of the villages where the forges are situated, Mr. Hanlon's forge situated in Ballymurry. Mr. Coyle's in Knockcroghery, Mr. Kelly's in Culleen, Mr. Scally's in Ballagh, Mr. Coyle's in St.John's.
    One of the best known smiths in this district is Mr. Patrick Hanlon
    The bellows are a large leather bag having a handle with which to blow them
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Lough
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloonconra, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    James Lough
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloonconra, Co. Roscommon