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School: Cluainín (roll number 13231)

Location:
Cloneen, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Éamonn Ó Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0556, Page 102

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There are two forges in Cloneen. One of them is a disused forge and the other is a newly made forge. It is the property of Ned Gleeson. It is situated a few hundred (sic) yards from the village on the Clonmel road. Ot is roofed with timber and covered with felt. There is one fire place in it and the coal is kept lighting with a big bellows which is worked with the hand. The smith does all his work in the forge, such as shoeing horses, and
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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
    John Holohan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloneen, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    John Maher
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    46
    Address
    Cloneen, Co. Tipperary