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School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

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Leitrim, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0601, Page 252

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    God created all the plants of the earth. Some of them are called herbs. Some of the herbs are poisonous, and others are cures for certain diseases. The poisonous herbs are called weeds.
    The herbs that are used as cures are:- the Dandelion, Hoarhound, Marsh-mallow, Penny-leaf, Ground ivy, "locaill." Locainín Triuc is a preventative for chin-cough.
    The poisonous herbs are:- hemlock, thistles, and "Praireach-buidhe". The hemlock grows in a drain or in a marsh. It is poisonous to man and beast. It killed
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    History Edit
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Kieran Lernihan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Leitrim, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs J. Lernihan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Leitrim, Co. Clare