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School: Baile Uí Mhuinghile (roll number 8284)

Location:
Ballymonally, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Mac Gearailt
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0133, Page 631

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  1. Herbs

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    The dandelion plant grows in good soil. It don't harm any crops. It is good for cows and pigs. The nettle is a plant. It is a good cure for measles. They have to be boiled well and sugar to be put on the juice. They are good for cows when they are boiled and meat put on them.
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  2. The Potatoes

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    The farmers prepare the land for the potatoes. They are set in the farm every year. There is manure put on the land every
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Mháille
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bellacorick, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Séamus Ó Mháille
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    86
    Address
    Bellacorick, Co. Mayo