School: Cuan an Bhainigh (Bannow)

Location:
Carrick, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Tomás Breatnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0876, Page 091

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  1. There are two forges situated in the district of Bannow. One of the forges is situated in the townland of Bannow and the other is situated in the townland of Bannow Moor.
    The forge which is situated in the townland of Bannow is owned by a smith named Mr Cousins. The forge which is situated in Bannow Moor is owned by a smith named Mr Cullen.
    There are other forges situated in the neighbourhood. Mr Bowe has a forge and Mr Duke has another forge.
    Mr Cullen and Mr Cousins do all the forge work for this district. Mr Cullen's forge is situated on the side of the main road. It is not a very large forge. The walls of this forge are built of mud.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John Maddock
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Haggard, Co. Wexford