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School: Mong, Thomastown (roll number 5201)

Location:
Mungmacody, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0859, Page 030

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  1. The Potato Crop

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    A potato is a swollen under ground stem. They are used especially for table use and for pig feeding.
    Potatoes are grown on every farm in this district. About an acre and a half of land is sown under potatoes each year. The amount varies a little some years.
    My brother prepares the ground for the potatoes. Sometimes the ground is manured before it is turned up., This is done by putting out the manured in rows in the field. Then it is spread around the field with sprongs. When this is done the ground is turned up with a plough. Then it is harrowed and drilled. The drills are made with a
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Katie Murrin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilcullen, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    D. Murrin
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    23
    Address
    Kilcullen, Co. Kilkenny