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School: Clonegam, Portlaw (roll number 13901)

Location:
Cluain na gCam, Co. Phort Láirge
Teacher:
S. B. Watts
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0654, Page 13

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  1. The Local Forge (continued)

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    I have not heard of them having the power to banish rats.
    Black-smiths are always looked upon as being strong.
    There are not any local traditions or stories connected with the local forges that i know of.
    There are centres for storytelling in most forges. In the evening all the local people come and discuss the news of the day.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
          1. gaibhneacht (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maud Boyle
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Chúil Fhionn, Co. Phort Láirge