School: Fearglass (roll number 15616)

Location:
Fearglass South, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Floinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0222, Page 439

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    Then put the manure on top of the ridge and dig or score the furrows and put big lumps of clay up on the ridges first and then shovel the fine clay up on top of the manure. In spudawn before you set the potatoes you dress what is called the back sods.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph Milton
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Beihy, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    James Milton
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Beihy, Co. Leitrim