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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 02_010

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    he turns the last sod - the sod between the ridges. The furrow between the ridges is called a shough. Then the potatoes are cut into slits and in each slit there is a eye. Holes (apart) are made a foot apart in the ridges. When the potatoes are planted manure is put on the ridges. Then the furrow is ploughed and a layer of mould is put on the ridge. In a fortnight the stalks come up. Then the ridges are moulded again. In June the stalks are sprayed in order to
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Domnick Philbin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lislackagh, Co. Mayo