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School: Ballycloghan, Ardagh (roll number 9827)

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Ballycloghan, Co. Longford
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Mary Ledwith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0754, Page 099

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    There are three forges in this parish. The names of the smiths are Patrick Kealy, Michael Boyce, and Patrick Dolan. Patrick Kealy's forge is situated in the townland of Drumming and along the roadside. Patrick Dolans forge is situated along the Ballymahon road and about a quarter of a mile from the Village of Carrickboy. Michael Boyces forge is situated at a cross roads in Ratharney. In a forge there are many irons of different kinds a bellows and an anvil. The forges have slated roofs on them. The door of the forge is of no special shape. There is but one fireplace within. The smith blows the fire with the bellows. The bellows are made locally. He uses a
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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
    Bridget Farrell
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garrycam, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Patrick Farrell
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    65
    Address
    Garrycam, Co. Longford