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School: Ballyhaise

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Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
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T. Plunkett
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0974, Page 080

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There are two forges in the parish of Castletara. The smiths are John Brady and Patrick Cahill. The forge belonging to John Brady is situated in the village of Ballyhaise but Patrick Cahill's forge is situated at the Creamery about a quarter of a mile from the village. The first forge is situated near the roadside and the latter is situated on the river Annalee.
    John Brady's forge has a plain double door. The roof is thatched and it has a small brick built chimney. Inside the door is a long bench on which he places his tools. On one side is the fire which is blown by a hand-pulled
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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
    Rosaleen Johnston
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    15
    Address
    Drumliff, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Edward Callaghan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    81
    Address
    Drumliff, Co. Cavan