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

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Mín an Ghabhann, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Glacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1054B, Page 06_050

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  1. Forges and Smiths

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    There are four forges in this parish. There is one in Meenagowan, one in Meeacrosh, one in Dungloe, and one in Maghery. John Boyle, Meenagowan. Dan Devenney, Maghery. Mick Roarty Dungloe. Patrick Brennan, Meenacrosh are the smiths. John Boyle’s father was a smith and his grandfather was another smith. Mick Roarty’s Father was a smith. The kind of roofs that are on the forges is the Dungloe forge is timber and cement.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. smithing (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Anna Ní Méallaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Raithnigh, Co. Donegal