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Coolshaghtena, Co. Roscommon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0259, Page 007

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  1. Potato-Growing (continued)

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    used for seeds are called "Sets" and these sets are from one and a half to inches in diameter. They are put in the drills in a single line about twelve inches apart.
    When planting potatoes in ridges a spade is commonly used. This implement consists of two parts namely a handle which is made of ash and a head which is made of iron. Spades are bought in the local shops and are made in Galway Foundry.
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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
    Joe Gill
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Anrittabeg, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    John Irwin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    76
    Address
    Anrittabeg, Co. Roscommon