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School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

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Gleann Doire, Co. Chiarraí
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Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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  1. Local Forges

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    There are three forges in this parish of Ballyheigue. One of them is situated in the townland of Ballylangane. The smith in this forge is John Casey. He is a big strong man, he works very hard because he (have) to make every article our of iron.
    (This) He makes shoes for horses, ploughs, harrows, and other farming implements. They work in the open air where they have a big fire when they are ironing wheels.
    A forge is always built
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
          1. gaibhneacht (~2,389)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Carroll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Tigh Dubh, Co. Chiarraí
    Informant
    Ned Carroll
    Gender
    Male