School: Glynn (C.) (roll number 4602)
- Location:
- Glynn, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Maighréad Ní Giolla Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 436
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- (continued from previous page)with the plough. Manure is spread over the field. Soon all hands come out and set the potatoes leaving a space of about twelve inches between each.
When this is finished the drills are covered in again with the plough. The old custom is then renewed when an old scarecrow is put standing in the of the field.
This is generally made up of an old stick a coat and hat, and is used for frightening the crows.During the summer months the potatoes are minded carefully, being wed, scuffled, moulded and sprinkled to prevent blight. When the blossom appears they are nearly ripe and are fit for use. Usually a spade is used when digging them, then they are picked they are sorted, put During(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Julie Sexton
- Gender
- Female
