School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Derrindaff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 11_034

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 11_034

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  1. There are four forges in the parish namely John Barry, Paddy Mahony, Robert Mahony and Pat Canty. Some of their people were smiths for generations. One of the forges is situated in Ganderslane two in Duagh and one in Lyre and one in Ballinacarth. They are all situated on the side of the road. The forge is a house made
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Cronin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ardydonagan, Co. Kerry