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School: Ceathrú Mhic Ruaidhrí (roll number 10290)

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Ceathrú Mhic Ruairí, Co. Shligigh
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Bean de Crochtun
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    This famous mower only needed to edge his scythe in the morning and he applied some oil to the blade afterwards which preserved the edge all day long.
    He was able to mow tow acres and a half whilst another average mower was only able to do half acre in the same time.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. pearsana stairiúla (~5,068)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    John J. Keaveny
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Cheathrú Riabhach, Co. Shligigh