Irish Independent 28 March 1905
When it was announced that a supply of seed potatoes
would be given this year, the Guardians of Dungarvan Union decided to make
application for a supply of Scotch Champions, a quantity of seed which proved
very satisfactory in the district on former occasions. They invited tenders, and Messrs Power &
Son, seedsmen, Waterford, were declared contractors.
The other day a steamer loaded with one hundred tons
of potatoes landed at Dungarvan Quay. The
unloading and transfer cartage of the seed to the store in the Town Hall
(kindly lent by the Urban Council for the purpose of storage) afforded some
needed employment.
The people were busy for three days carting away the
seed, and one and all were delighted with the appearance of the potatoes. It is earnestly hoped that they will prove
productive and turn out the boon to the small farmers it is intended they
should be. The seed, which was put up in
sacks, each containing two hundredweight, came direct from Glasgow to Dungarvan
Quay.