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School: An Cheapach, Askeaton

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Cappagh, Co. Limerick
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Henry Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0502, Page 126

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  1. Local Forges

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    The local forge which is gone to ruin at Clancy’s Cross is in the townland of Ballyvocogue. The late Mr Clancy, who was the owner of it, was the smith who worked it also. He was very careful in his work. His price was very reasonable and he pleased his customers very well.
    The roof of the forge was thatched. There was no stream connected with it or it’s surroundings. The method he had for getting water was, he dug a hole in the ground in a circular shape. He brought buckets of water from a pump close by and he filled the cavity when it was necessary. His chief trade was showing horses
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie Cregan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballinvirick, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Thomas Cregan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinvirick, Co. Limerick