School: Baile na Martra (B.) (roll number 13647)
- Location:
- Baile na Martra, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Seán de Barra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0396, Page 111
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- There are five forges in this parish, one in Moreely, one in Castlemartyr, one in Dungourney, one in Clonmult and one in Coolcap. David Murnane, John J Murnane, John Murnane, and Mr Geany are some of the smiths.Mogeely.This forge is worked by David Murnane, who is said to be a very capable man at his trade. He works from early morning until late at night. He sometimes requires the aid of another man to cope with his trade. He has a large district to serve and is a great boon to the people of the locality. He is one of the Murnane family who have followed the blacksmith trade for many generations. A relation of his family it is said can be found in every town in East Cork. His father was a notable man at the trade an three of his sons are at it also.
This man's forge is situated near a cross-road in the centre of the village at Mogeely. It has a slate roof.(continues on next page)
