School: Kilcornan (roll number 2911)
- Location:
- Moig East Glebe, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Maidín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0503, Page 432
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- (continued from previous page)In what way? - Some of the neighbours come and spread the sgoilteans and manure, and others give their horses to close the drills.Describe the treatment given to the growing crop during the summer months ending with a description of the method of digging (or raising) the potatoes in autumn?Who picks the potatoes from the ground? - My father and the neighbours.Are the potatoes stored in pits or lofts? - In pits.
Give a description of this? The potatoes are put into the pits, and covered with earth and straw.What local names are given to various kinds of potatoes? - Shamrocks, Kerrs' Pinks, Golden Wanderers, May Queens, Arran Banners, Irish Chieftains.(continues on next page)
