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School: Boyerstown (roll number 13285)

Location:
Boyerstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Thomas Foley
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0701, Page 167

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    looked upon as very strong men.
    During the troubled times the forges were used for meetings. They were also used for card playing and story telling.
    Cahail of Bohermeen shoes horses and donkeys mostly. He charges dearer than the others.
    Micheal Markey forge is stuated near Navan. He shoes horses and donkeys. He makes gates and repairs farm implements. He also shoes wheels. The forge is situated near a crossroads and river.
    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
    Nancy Devine
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Informant
    Patrick Devine
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    14
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Boyerstown, Co. Meath