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School: Béal Átha Conaill (2)

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Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
M. Laing
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    frost. They are then left there if not required until the end of March, when they are carted into the potato house. They need to be turned every third week to prevent the buds from growing, otherwise they would become bad for table use or for feeding purposes.
    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
    Informant
    Mr James Taylor
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Cavanagh, Co. Cavan