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School: Lios na gCraobh (roll number 5341)

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Lisnagreeve, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
T. Ó Mórdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0937, Page 184

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    the pits are well closed with straw and clay, Some of them are sold, some eaten and the remainder kept for seed.
    The principle potatoes grown are, Kerr's Pinks Arren Banners, Skerries etc. but the chief ones are Kerr's Pinks which grow best and are mostly grown, are the nicest and best potatoes to eat.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Winifred Brennan
    Gender
    Female