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School: Leitir Mhic an Bhaird (Robertson) (roll number 15283)

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Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Nábla Nic Amhlaidhe
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    the green sods which are called "scracs". Sometimes if there is very mild weather in Spring buds grow rapidly on them and it is necessary to re-lift them and de-bud them. People in this part give potatoes to the horses. They are given raw to the cows.
    N.Nic Amhlaidhé
    Robertson N.S
    Lettermacaward
    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
    Nábla Nic Amhlaidhé
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Informant
    Simon Elliott
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    An Pháirc Fhada, Co. Donegal