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School: Ballyconnell (B.)

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Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
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    Page 352
    Forges.
    There are two forges in this town. The smiths are Mr Burns and Mr McAvinue. Their people have been smiths for many years. The forges are situated at each end of the town. One of the houses is thatched and the other is Galvanised. The smiths use a hammer, tongs, pincers a vice, nails and an anvil. The Smiths shoe cartwheels in the open air. One of the forges is situated beside the Creamery and the other is situated beside the town Hall.
    Obtained From
    Peter O Brien
    Snugboro
    Ballyconnell
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Peter O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Snugborough, Co. Cavan