Patrick Naughton & his champion spud

15th October 1881

Elphin (Roscommon)

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Mr. Patrick Naughton, shoemaker, Elphin, planted one champion potato, which when dug on Wednesday last produced fifty-six eatable potatoes.

The Nation October 15, 1881; Page: 13

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Roscommon, Ireland — Elphin (Roscommon)

Some ancestors associated with these communities

Elphin (Roscommon) , Roscommon DOB: Tue, 01/01/1811 - 12:00

Elphin (Roscommon) , Roscommon DOB: Sun, 01/01/1775 - 12:00

Luke O'Connor — O'Connor

Elphin (Roscommon) , Roscommon DOB: Thu, 01/20/1831 - 12:00

Some buildings associated with these communities

Bishop Hodson's Grammar School - Opened 1849 (from postcard of 1907) — Bishop Hodson's Grammar School

Smithhill ELPHIN

© Joe Fenwick/NUI Galway — Rathcroghan Mound