School: An Charraig Bheag, Carraig na Siúire
- Location:
- Carrickbeg, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Seán Ó Comhraidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0655, Page 022
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- A great mower
This mowing feat took place about one hundred years ago. A man called Bartholomew Colman occupied a farm of about eight acres at Creahanagh, parish of Carrickbeg. In addition, like most other small holders, he did odd jobs among the neighbouring farmers to add to his income. A farmer named Quinlan also owned a larger farm at Crehanagh. This farm is presently occupied by Mr. Joseph Nugent. Quinlan had a field of lowland meadow to be mown. This field is still known as the “Big Bog” and contains four Irish acres. Colman agreed to mow it at the rate of a shilling per day and it was understood between them that he would take four days to complete the work. He finished the task in three days and a half and received just the wages he earned three shillings and six pence.
- Collector
- John Cullinan
- Address
- Curraghduff, Co. Waterford
- Informant
- Mr Curry
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Teacher
