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School: Swords (C.) (roll number 7339)

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Swords, Co. Dublin
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Mrs Shortall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0788, Page 112

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    injures the growth of crops, for miles around. This damage is so serious that the people are summoned if they allow them grow.
    The dandelion has a cure also though considered a weed is useful in some ways, it cures consumption and people are often seen eating it. It also cures warts, people take the milk out of it and put it on the ailing spot.
    The ivy leaf has also its cures and uses.; people boil it in water and dye the clothes in it, and when it is dipped in vinegar
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sheila O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Swords, Co. Dublin