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School: Baile Gaedhaelach (C.)

Location:
Irishtown, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Mrs Mc Manus
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0097, Page 555

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  1. The Potato Crop

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    Folklore
    The potato crop
    Potatoes are grown in my
    farm every year. One
    acre and sometimes two
    are grown under potatoes
    each year. The amount
    sometimes vary. My father
    prepares the ground. -
    First it is turned up and then it is manur-
    ed. The potatoes are mostly sown on ridges.
    Wooden ploughs were once used but they are not still used. The potatoes are mostly sownwith a spade. It is not madelocally it is bought in the shop.
    The preparations for
    (continues on next page)
    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
    Mary Kate Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doonmacreena, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Honor Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmacanelly, Co. Mayo