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School: Baile Nua Uachtarach, Carraig na Siúire (roll number 9967)

Location:
Newtown Upper, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Brian Mac Tomáis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0566, Page 139

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    Not so many changes from old times in the sowing of wheat. It was covered in with a light one horse plough. The caindrill to my mind is not what one would expect. With a lively single horse 3/4 ac can be got in each day.
    The old straw seed-basket are known no more but the galvanized bucket is a good substitute.
    A good had at seed spreading can sow with both hands with the seed basket. Mounted on a steady horse he can guide
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
    Language
    English