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School: An Clochar, Ceann Tuirc (roll number 10232)

Location:
Ceann Toirc, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
An tSr. Berchmans
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0354, Page 205

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  1. The Potato Crop

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    Potatoes are grown in our farm at home. Every year about the same portion of land is allowed for potatoes. This ground is not manured before it is turned up.
    The potatoes are sown in drills. The furrows are opened with a drill-plough about twenty eight inches apart. The manure is then drawn out into the field and spread on the furrows. The seed is then spread on the manure ten or twelve inches apart. The earth covers the seed and
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    Language
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    Collector
    Mary E. Daly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gort na Con Rua, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Mr C. Daly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gort na Con Rua, Co. Chorcaí