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School: Faughalstown (roll number 9622)

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Faughalstown, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Gabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0720, Page 024

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    roads but it is now disused. Peter Devany is the name of the smith who worked in it. The Ballyknock smith learned his trade some years ago.
    The forge has a slated roof and one fireplace.
    The door is made of wood and the floor of big flags. The smith mends all sorts of farm implements such as ploughs, harrows, spades and shovels.
    The smith is supposed to be very strong. The water in which he cools his irons is supposed to be able to cure warts.
    This is kept in a strone trough.
    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
    Patrick Haughey
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mr Richard Clinton
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gartlandstown, Co. Westmeath