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School: An Mhainistir, Móin Rátha (roll number 7636)

Location:
Maighean Rátha, Co. Laoise
Teacher:
Br. L. Ó Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0834, Page 097

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  1. The Local Forge

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    In this parish there are two forges. The smiths are Mr. Jack Conlon and Mr., Joseph Farrell. Mr., Conlon's forefather's were blacksmiths but Mr., Farrell leant his trade from his brother. Mr., Conlon's forge is situated in Bridge St., Mountrath, and the other is situated on the Shannon Rd., They are both by the roadside. The forge on the Shannon Road is entirely made of wood, and the other one is a big stone building with a slated roof. There is one fireplace in each forge and one bellows. The bellows in the forges are ordinary ones. Horses and asses are shod in
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    Language
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    Collector
    S. Miller
    Address
    Maighean Rátha, Co. Laoise
    Informant
    Miller
    Relation
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    Gender
    Female
    Age
    39
    Address
    Maighean Rátha, Co. Laoise