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School: Croghan

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Croghan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Módhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0237, Page 193

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  1. The Local Forge

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    The Local Forge
    There are two forges in Elphin parish. Ned Mc Cormac and Paddy Teirnan are the smiths. Paddy Teirnans people have been smiths for years.
    Ned Mc Cormacks forge is in Chapel St, Elphin and the other is on the Newline.
    They are built near crossroads. They are built beside streams called the "Coshliens" adn the "Spout".
    They have galvanised iron roofs, double doors and flat hearths. The bellows are oval shaped and have two handles. His implements are a hammer, tongs, pincers, pliers, pikes and axes. Forge water has a cure
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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
    John Lenehan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Boherroe, Co. Roscommon