Egans Forge

[Anthony Daly]

Can anyone please help. 

In researching my family in Kilbeggan I discover Michael Egan had a blacksmiths forge on the Dublin Road near a dangerous bend in Tyrellspass  Westmeath.

I am trying to obtain a photograph of the forge.

Anthony

[Christopher]

Hiya Anthony,

Have you thought of contacting the Westmeath Library? I've contacted a couple of people who live in Westmeath. They're both on another website . Keep your fingers crossed that one posts a reply.

Christopher

[Anthony Daly]

Thanks   

Of course.  I will see what they come up with ?

Anthony

[Christopher]

Hello Anthony,

I've posted a query about Eagans Forge on MySpace. A reply should come from one of the members on that site where I've many online musician friends, who between them, are travelling around Ireland on a regular basis.

Christopher

 

[Anthony Daly]

Dear Christopher
 Success  I wrote to Mullingar Library and was given the addresses of two people who might help me.  I wrote and after 6 months received a letter from Maree with details of the Egan family with photographs.

Its amazing how kind some folks can be .  This contact led me to a neighbour who has written to me and given more details.   So thank you again for your help.
Photo of Mick and May Egan outside their forge

[Christopher]

Hi Anthony,

It's great to learn that you've got more details about Egan's Forge. Many thanks for posting the picture of Mick and May Egan with those big wheels.

Christopher

[Notinpastyet]

Hi Anthony ,I bet you are so pleased with that photo,I think it has capture a moment in time with a true atmosphere.I truly think its a wonderful  picture.