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School: Glynn (C.) (roll number 4602)

Location:
Glynn, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Maighréad Ní Giolla Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 454

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    In our parish there is only one forge in use. It is owned by Mr. Jordan, but the smith is Mr. McGrath. The smith's people have had the trade for many years, and he has seven uncles at present who are all smiths.
    The forge is situated by the side of the road in Corlican not far from the Cross of the Rath.
    The forge is a large place with a big iron door and a galvanised roof. There is only one fireplace in it, alongside of which is a leather bellows.
    When the smith is at work he uses numerous kinds of impliments such as, hammers, wrenches, files,
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