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School: Cnoc Aoibhinn (Mount Pleasant) (C.) (roll number 13501)

Location:
Lios Ualtair de Búrca, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Géaraidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0090, Page 225

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  1. The Potato Crop (continued)

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    The potatoes usually grown in this district are, Reilly or King Edward VII
    Kerr's Pinks
    Arran Banners
    Epicures,
    British Queens
    Irish Queens
    The above varities grow well in this district.
    Potatoes are usually dug with a grape. They are sorted as follows - safe potatoes - black potatoes - "poreens".
    The safe potatoes are stored in pits in a garden. The pit is usually two feet wide and about six inches deep. The potatoes are covered with scraws and clay.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen Gilligan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Baile Glas, Co. Mhaigh Eo
    Informant
    John Gilligan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Baile Glas, Co. Mhaigh Eo