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School: Seefin (B. & C.) (roll number 12874)

Location:
Seefin, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
James P. Byrne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0096G, Page 01_003

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  1. The Blacksmith and the Forge

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    There are three forges in the parish, Cassidys, Melletts, and Cunninghams. Their fathers were smiths before them. Cassidys forge is situated in Seefin, Melletts is situated near Crossboyne, Cassidys is situated at Seefin. The forges are roofed with zinc. There are two forges fireplaces in each of these forges. There is a leather bellows used for blowing up the fire. The
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Willie Joe Cunningham
    Gender
    Male