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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Cill na Mullach (roll number 11855)

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0369, Page 348

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    when the potatoes are over ground. In Autumn the potatoes are ploughed out and are picked by the owner, his workmen, and the neighbours who help them.
    Potatoes are stored in pits which are made by a spade. These spades are bought in the shops. The local names of potatoes are, British Queens, Irish Queens, Champions, Brown Blacks, Golden Wonders, Epicures, and Dates.
    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
    Ellen Hanley
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Hickey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Knockanare, Co. Cork