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School: Carrigeengeare (roll number 8672)

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Carrigeengeare, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seán Ó Muireadhaigh
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    machine, but before these became common in this district the mixture was often applied by means of a heather besom, which was dipped in the mixture and shaken on the plants. Sometime lime is used in place of washing soda. It is equally effective, but has the disadvantage of clogging the nozzles of the sprayer.
    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
    John O' Hara
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrigeengeare, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Mr William O' Hara
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Address
    Munakill, Co. Leitrim