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School: An Clochar, Buirgheas Uí Chatháin (roll number 15820)

Location:
Borrisokane, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr M. Vincent
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0532, Page 225

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    usually shod in the open air. Some people hold that Forge Water is an immediate cure for Chilblains. Smiths were always looked upon as being very strong. When people want to know the correct way to any certain place they usually call at this place because it is at a crossroads. Also people call there for a talk.
    I Frances Guilfoyle - got this from my father Thomas Guilfoyle, Mill Street, Borrisokane.
    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
    Frances Guilfoyle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mill Street, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Thomas Guilfoyle
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mill Street, Co. Tipperary