School: Baile Glas (Meastha), An Bhlárna (roll number 10930)

Location:
Ballyglass, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máiréad, Bean Uí Bhuachalla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0388, Page 114

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  1. There are three forges in this district. The names of the smiths are Denis OBrien and Paddy Harte and Jack Healy. Denis O'Brien's people have been smiths for two generations or more.
    The three forges are situated by the side of the road. Denis O'Brien's forge is also situated near a stream. Jack Healy's forge is situated near the station
    The three forges have roofs of timer and felt. There are two fireplaces in Paddy Harte's forge and one
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    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
    Informant
    Mr William Quinlan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyglass, Co. Cork