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School: Killuran / Cill Úráin (roll number 14658)

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Killuran, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Thomas Mc Inerney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0588C, Page 19_030

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    Potatoes are grown in all parts of Ireland. Sir Walter Raleigh was the first man that brought the potatoes to Youghal, in the county Cork. From time to time they spread all over the country. There are many kinds of potatoes, namely the dates, the Kerr pinks, the Queens, the Champions, the Skerry Champions, the Leaguers, the Aran banners. The land must be ploughed and harrowed. Then drills are opened and manure in them. The potatoes are
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Tuohy
    Gender
    Male