School: Drumcar (roll number 16771)
- Location:
- Droim Chora, Co. Lú
- Teacher: Mrs Bell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0671, Page 133
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- (continued from previous page)They are covered with straw first over which is placed a thick layer of clay, to keep the potatoes safe from frost.
The names of the potatoes grown locally in order of growth are, British Queens- Kerr's Pink- Shamrock- Aran Banner and Aran Chief.
It is thought that the potatoes were used instead of starch years ago- but any old people questioned say they only heard their mother or grandmother told of it but neve saw potato starch themselves.
