School: Mín a Ghabhann (Meenagowan) (roll number 16823)

Location:
Mín an Ghabhann, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Glacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1054B, Page 01_020

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1054B, Page 01_020

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  1. There are four forges in this parish. There is one in Meenagowan one in Meenacrosh one in Dungloe and one in Maghery. John Boyle Meenagowan. Dan Deveny Maghery. Mick Roarty Dungloe. Patrick Brennan Meenacrosh. John Boyle's father was a smith and his grandfather was another smith.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peg Ní Bhreslin
    Gender
    Female