School: Scoil N. Comáin, Hollymount

Location:
Hollymount Demesne, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Riain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0105, Page 248

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0105, Page 248

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  1. was sown in the potato ridges and dug in while digging the potatoes. It was harrowed with a donkey. The lumps were broken with a "fearchán" ( a mallet with a long handle used for breaking lumps).
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  2. a Cow, an ass and sometimes a pig was kept in each holding. The cow was stabled in the dwelling house.
    Ranches.
    The landlords had all the good land in ranches and gave 6d a day wages on farm
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