School: Carrowan (roll number 9577)
- Location:
- Carrowen, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Donnchadh Mac Fhloinn
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The farmers destroy every year the thistle and docken to keep them from spreading and destroying their crops.
Carrageen Moss which grows at the shore is very good for the blood and is also given in feeding to cattle through their other food It is also good for working horses.
Another cure for rheumatism is to boil nettles in water and when boiled pour off the water and drink it This is also the way dandelion is used for the blood.
- Collector
- Matilda Coyle
- Gender
- Female
