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School: Borrisoleigh (roll number 590)

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Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0544, Page 177

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    A mowing machine was unheard of in this parish fifty years ago. The cutting of the hay and corn was done by the scythe. Using the scythe was very hard work and great strength and endurance was required by the mower.
    They used to work from dawn until dark. Milk and water was drunk frequently during the day owing to the hard work. Jimmie O'Meara was one of best mowers in this area. He used to mow an Irish acre of hay with a scythe in one day.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
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    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
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      1. historical persons (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    William Connors
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Castlequarter, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Martin Connors
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Castlequarter, Co. Tipperary