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

Location:
An Lios Leacach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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  1. A Potato Crop (continued)

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    Another comes after and puts a slit in each hole. Then the holes are quenched. When all the potatoes are planted there is not a thing more to be done for about a fortnight. Then manure is spread on the ridges. The furrows are ploughed and the potatoes laboured. When the stalks are about a foot high the furrows are ploughed again and mould is put on the ridges.
    When all is done the field is not interfered with again for a few months. In the months of June the
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    Language
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    Collector
    Delia Moore
    Gender
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