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One of the lesser-known tales of Ballinasloe is its historical relationship with iron and metalwork \u2013 a craft that has shaped its architectural and cultural landscape.&nbsp;<\/span><span>&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-US\"><\/span><span>&nbsp;<\/span><br \/><span lang=\"EN-IE\">The project, aims to uncover, document, and celebrate this aspect of the town\u2019s history through a comprehensive citizen science project. 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