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School: Aonach Urmhumhan, Clochar na Trócaire

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Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. Celestine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0534, Page 487

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    “There are two forges in the parish of Ballywilliam.”

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    There are two forges in the parish of Ballywilliam. The smith's names are Mr. Maher and Mr. Ryan.
    Mahers have been smiths for two or three generations. The forge is situated near a crossroad. It is made of stone and brick, there is a galvanize roof on it and there is a hole in the roof to let out the smoke. The door is an oblong shape and is painted with tar.
    There is one fireplace in
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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
    Kathleen Bourke
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Ballywilliam, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr T. Bourke
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Shopkeeper
    Address
    Ballywilliam, Co. Tipperary