School: Croisín (Crusheen) (B. & C.)

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Crusheen, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Tomás Mac Bruaideadha
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    Béaloideas 3-3'38.

    Potates
    The Potates are sown during the months of March and April. The early ones are generally sown in March.The other varieties, such as Ker-pinks and champions ,are sown in the month of April.
    First the field is ploughed ,and then harrowed.Then the drills are opened ,and manure is spread. If artificlal manure is needed ,it is put on before the
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Donncha Ó Fógartaigh
    Gender
    Male