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School: Killegar (roll number 5684)

Location:
Killygar, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Robert Adams
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0228, Page 263

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    them in heaps. When he is making a heap he levels the ground and he puts the potatoes on it. Then he builds them up and covers them with rushes. After some time he covers them with mould.
    We sow Triumphs, Kerrs Pinks, Aran Banners, American Roses, Golden Dawns, and Epicures. All these potatoes grow well on our farm. Starch is not made from potatoes in this district.
    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
    Edith Isobel Faris
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ned, Co. Cavan