Notes on Farming around Tierworker
(introduction to be written)
PLANTING THE POTATOES IN TIERWORKER C1940
Peter McCabe says (October 26, 2009) – “I am sending you a third photo which shows from left to right – My Dad Ted McCabe, Owenie Reilly (Mother’s brother), Mick McCabe (my uncle), and Terry McCabe (my Granda). As you can see they were planting potatoes in ridges by hand in the second field above our home at Tierworker; I am sure you will recognise it as you can see the old Donnelly home in Glanadara in the background.”
HARVESTING IN ANNACLUE C1940
Peter McCabe says (March 13, 2010) – “from left, Paddy Haughey (as a boy), Nell McCabe nee Reilly (my mother), on mowing machine Owenie & Fr. Peter Reilly, Ted McCabe (my father), Terry Reilly, Jack Gargan, Owen Gaffney of Relaghmore.”
CULTIVATING THE SOIL IN GREAGHNADARRAGH C1928
Tullys of Greaghnadarragh, perhaps Alice and Tommy, cultivating soils with their pony and harrow. c1928
