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School: Lattoon

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Lattoon, Co. Cavan
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P. Ó Hiorraí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1002, Page 014

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  1. Fairy Forts (continued)

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    of the land where the forts are situated never interfered with them when ploughing or planting crops. In the fort is Lismeen some years ago lights were seen and music was heard also.
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  2. The Potato Crop

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    Potatoes are set on our farm every year. Over an acre of land is set aside for potatoes each year. Generally the same amount is set every year.
    My brothers prepare the ground for the potatoes. The ground is not manured before it is ploughed. Some people sow them in ridges and other
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Mc Intyre
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismeen, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mr Eddie Mc Intyre
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lismeen, Co. Cavan