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School: Inch, Borris

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Clanagh, Co. Carlow
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Michael J. O'Donoghue
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0903, Page 634

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0903, Page 634

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  1. XML School: Inch, Borris
  2. XML Page 634
  3. XML “The Local Forge”
  4. XML “Clothes Made Locally”

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  1. The Local Forge (continued)

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    and makes it in the shape of a shoe. He then nails it on the horses foot. He puts soles on socks of ploughs and makes other parts of ploughs and harrows. The smiths were supposed to be able to banish rats long ago. They were always looked upon as being very strong from the hammering. The forges are all centres for storytelling and the latest news as there are always a few men in it.
    The only work done outside is the binding of wheels. There are many customs connected with forge water. Long ago it was used for healing purposes and also against persons who could do things through some evil way.
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  2. Clothes Made Locally

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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Martin Lennon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cournellan, Co. Carlow
    Informant
    Mr S. Lennon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cournellan, Co. Carlow