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School: Athboy (C.)

Location:
Baile Átha Buí, Co. na Mí
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Mhácháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0696, Page 405

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  2. The Local Forge

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    There are three forges in the town and one in Kilkeelan and another in Rathmore.
    The three in the town are Kelly's Barret's and my daddy's the other two are Connors. My daddy's father and grandfather worked in it before him.
    There is one in Main St, one in Bridge St, and one in Chapel St, and one in Rathmore one in Kilkeelan.
    My daddy's forge is covered
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