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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 500

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  1. Local Forges (continued)

    “There are numerous forges in my district, some in old ruins and others in a flourishing condition.”

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    hammers, pincers, knife and rasp.
    There are many beliefs connected with forge water. It cures warts and asthma.
    The forges nowadays are much more up - to - date. There are glass windows and timber doors and all sort of accomodation.
    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
    Betty Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Patrickswell, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr M. Fogarty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    93
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Kilcolman, Co. Tipperary