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School: Mount Talbot (roll number 14056)

Location:
Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
M. Ó Héimhthigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0267, Page 252

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    Regarding the forge water it is supposed to be a great cure for worms in horses.
    At Christmas time, practically all the blacksmiths get some gifts. They were always looked upon as being very strong, and it is said that there never was a rebellion in Ireland that the blacksmiths didn't fight well.
    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
    Brighidh Ní Fhlannagáin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Johnny Flanagan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Mount Talbot, Co. Roscommon