School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 04_013

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 04_013

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  1. Most farmers cultivate at least two roods of potatoes each year. The potatoes are sown in lea-land or in stubbles.
    In the month of August the potatoes intended for seed are put into a pit and are carefully covered to keep them safe for the winter.
    In Spring the land is
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Loftus
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lissanumera, Co. Mayo