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School: Clochar na Toirbhirte

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Lismore, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Sr M. Gráinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0635, Page 179

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    the various kinds of potatoes are Champions, Duke of York, Kerrs pink, Arran Banners, Arran Chiefs, Epicures.
    Potatoes are stored in dark houses or in pits. Pits are made like this . A square or oblong foundation is cut out in a dry part of the field. The potatoes are put into it. They are covered with hay and straw and a bank of earth is put over them to keep out the frost.
    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 Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Mr Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lismore, Co. Waterford