School: Kilfenora (B.) (roll number 2155)

Location:
Kilfenora, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Mag Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0619, Page 098

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0619, Page 098

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  1. There is a herb that grows in the bog with a yellow flower and it has a very strong root. This herb is great for curing a sick calf. Nettles are great for turkeys and hens when you boil them. A dog leaf is a great cure for a burn from a nettle. An ivy leaf is a cure for a sore heal.
    Cúmhfuraí - It is a great cure for a broken leg or hand. There is a white flower on it. It is much like a thistle but is grows high.
    Dílis na gcloch. It is a white sort of moss that are on old walls. We often
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pádraig Ó Slatara
    Gender
    Male