School: Termonfeckin (roll number 16209)
- Location:
- Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
- Teacher: T. Ó Corcoráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0676, Page 086
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- (continued from previous page)which people call Blithan. It grows on very rich soil in which turnips and potatoes are planted. This herb is not used for any purpose.
The people also gather Chestnut leaves which they boil down. Then they strain off the juice and drink it. This is a great cure for ashma. The juice of the dandeloin is good for consumption.
- The most harmful weeds growing on the farm's are "chicken weed" the "spunk" and the pressue". These weeds spread very quickly and they smother the crops.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Stephen Fleming
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Balfeddock, Co. Louth
- Informant
- Katey Quail
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Balfeddock, Co. Louth
