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School: Mungraid (B.) Luimneach (roll number 14409)

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Mungret, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Mrs B. Mulroy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0528, Page 047

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  1. Old Forges

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    In every village long ago there was an old horse and a blacksmith. There was an old forge in Mungret. The last blacksmith to work in it was John Madigan. It is about sixty years since he worked there. It was situated opposite where Jack Donoghue's house now stands
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Thomas Hartigan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    59
    Occupation
    Builder
    Address
    Clarina, Co. Limerick