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School: Newtown, Fertullagh

Location:
Newtownlow, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
K. Shumacher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0732, Page 064

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  1. The Potato Crop (continued)

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    Kerr's Pinks grow better on our farm than any other potato.
    Potatoes were often used instead of starch They were grated first and soaked, then strained, and boiling water poured on them. This solution then thickened and was a good substitute for starch.
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  2. The Potato Crop

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    Potatoes are grown on our farm. We sow about an acre and a half of potatoes. We have more potatoes some years than others. My brother prepares the ground for the potatoes.
    The ground is not manured in any way before it is turned up. In our district the people sow their potatoes in drills. A plough is used in our district. Wooden ploughs were used long ago. There are some wooden ploughs left in some parts but not in our district.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eric Redding
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Atticonor, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Redding
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Atticonor, Co. Westmeath