School: Clongeen (roll number 4652)

Location:
Clongeen, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Brian Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0882, Page 308

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  1. There are four forges in the district
    Toomey's. Rowe's, Walshe's, and Cullens.
    Toomey's is situated in Foulksmills
    Rowe's in Ballylannon, Walshe's in Newcastle, and Cullen's in Mullenderry.
    Cullen's is more of a foundry than a forge. They mend machines and motor cars. They also shoe horses and asses. Toomeys shoe horses and asses also. Rowes mend machines and shoe horses and asses. Walshes shoe horses and asses.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie White
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Foulkesmill, Co. Wexford