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School: Currach Saileach (roll number 13800)

Location:
Curraghsallagh, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Séamus Mag Fhloinn
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    and soil is put on them. The small ones are used for pigs and cattle. When the pits are covered they are left there for the winter. The most common potatoes that grow in this part of the country are the champion, Arran Banner, Epicure, Scotch Dodd and the up to date. The most plentiful crops are the Arran Banner, the up to date and the champion.
    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
    Winnie Carney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curraghsallagh, Co. Roscommon