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School: Cormaddyduff

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Cormaddyduff, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
M. Ní Ghiolla Sheanain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0995, Page 299

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  1. The Local Forge

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    There are eight forges in this district. The one I know best is Ned Lynch's. It is a wooden structure roofed with wood and covered with felt. There is a big door on it divided in two and on wheels. He keeps it very nice he tars the walls and roof and paints the door red every year.
    The forge is a centre of story-telling and where the news of the day is discussed. The forge is a "kaley" house for all the young lads, they gather together and Ned has a joke for every man for he is very jolly. He is a great violinist. In his young days there was not a dance of spree around but he was at, he is also a good singer.
    He is a very strong man he shapes all the shoes and turns them on the anvil while his servant sledges for him. He is a great trades-man and they come from
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Annie M. Cogan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cormaddyduff, Co. Cavan