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School: Ballycastle Boys' (roll number 14290)

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Ballycastle, Co. Mayo
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0140, Page 096

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    There are several weeds which destroy the crop such as bráisce which grows in oats. It has a very long stem and a yellow flower on the stem. There is another bad weed called the coltsfoot. There is a short stem on this weed and a leaf in the shape of a horse's hoof.
    The Garlic is a good herb. It is crushed and given to calves before they get milk. It is a cure
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballycastle, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Thomas Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    53
    Address
    Ballycastle, Co. Mayo