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

Location:
An Lios Leacach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 09_015

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  1. The Potato Crop

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    There are large quantities of potatoes sown in the country each year. Most of the farmers sow the same amount of potatoes each year. The potatoes are sown in lea-land and stubbles.
    In the month of November the potatoes intended for seed are put into a pit and covered with sods and soil.
    The farmers plough the land with a plough which is drawn by means of two horses. The land is ploughed into ridges. Five lines
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lios Bragáin, Co. Mhaigh Eo