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School: Baile Caisleáin an Róistigh (C.) (roll number 14108)

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Castletownroche, Co. Cork
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Áine Ní Luineacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0372, Page 121

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  1. The Local Forge (continued)

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    In days gone by the smith's forge was the place where men used gather and tell stories. Those people often tried to beat one another at giving out sums which were like puzzles. It is still the custom of the parish people to call to the forge to get the latest news.
    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
    Margaret Cotter
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballinvoher, Co. Cork
    Informant
    William Cotter
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinvoher, Co. Cork