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School: Ramelton (Mxd)

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Rathmelton, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Henry C. Hamilton
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 237

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 237

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  1. Old Houses (continued)

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    The windows were very small, and they were not made to open. The glass was bad, and was very thick, and was usually a light green colour.
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  2. Cultivation of Potatoes

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    The soil is first ploughed in the Winter time, and then it is harrowed in Spring. If it is rough it is ploughed in the opposite direction to that taken by the first ploughing. It is then ready to be made into drills. A drill plough is used for this purpose which cuts the clay into long banks called drills about 10'high. Farmyard manure is then spread in the bottom of the drills and artificial manure is sprinkled on top. The potatoes are laid down about 10 or 12 inches apart.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
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    Anna Stewart
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