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School: Aonach Urmhumhan, Clochar na Trócaire

Location:
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. Celestine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0534, Page 489

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    “There are many old forges in the district of Nenagh...”

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    There are many old forges in the district of Nenagh the following are the names of the smiths - Charlie Cavanagh in Friar St. Willie Cavanagh in Kenyon St. Mr. Sheedy in Bank place Mr Bourke in Sarsfield St. Edward Hogan in Dublin Road, and John Grace in Kenyon St.
    At Charlie Cavanagh's forge there is a foundary that is to say they heat old scrap metal and iron until it becomes liquid then it is carried in pots
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    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
    Breda Erwin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Pearse Street, Co. Tipperary