School: Virginia (B)

Location:
Virginia, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
E. O' Reilly
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    in the same way. After this they are sprayed to prevent them from the blight. Sometimes they are sprayed three times and sometimes only twice.
    In this town the potatoes are dug as they are wanted. Aran Banners is the type of potato that grows best in this part of the country. Here are some of the kinds of potatoes know to us - Kerr Pinks, Champions, Aran Victors, Flounders, Aran Chiefs, Aran Banners, May Queen and Prince Charlie.
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  2. In this town the potatoes are dug as they are wanted. Aran Banners is the type of potato that grows best in this part of the country. Here are some of the kinds of potatoes know to us - Kerr Pinks, Champions, Aran Victors, Flounders, Aran Chiefs, Aran Banners, May Queen and Prince Charlie.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brian Matthews
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Virginia, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Bernard Matthews
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Virginia, Co. Cavan