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School: Móin Ruadh, Knocktopher

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Moanroe Commons, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Dochartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0849, Page 328

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    pit. A pit is made of clay and rushes. These are the names of spuds, Champions, Arran Banners, Kerrpinks, Shamrocks, Irish Queens, Arran Chiefs, Sharps Express, Leinster wonders. Thats all I know of them. Kerrpinks are the best spuds grown on our farm. Spuds were never used instead of starch in this district.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Rafter
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Catstown, Co. Kilkenny