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School: Tuairín Chathail (C.) (roll number 11181)

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Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
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Síghle Ní Shíothcháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0453, Page 288

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    the potatoes cannot be dug with a plough, but men have to dig them with spades. These are made at the local forge owned by Baltie Cronin and are shaped thus
    There are several varities of potatoes used in this district namely, Irish Queens, Champions, Kerr Pinks Arran Banners. The latter grow best for cattle and I. Queens are best for table. The champion is better for table use but does not grow so well here about.
    Potatoes were often used instead of starch.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Biddy Cronin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carhoonoe, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Tim Sheehan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    84
    Address
    Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry