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School: An Gleann (roll number 14113)

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Glen, Co. Sligo
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Proinnsias Ó Ciaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0179, Page 374

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    The names of the weeds which grow in this district:- The Buachalán, Thistle, Nettle, Dock, Chicken Weed, Feara Bán and Water cress. They do a lot of harm to the land because they grow where the grass should grow. Thistles, Nettles and Dock grow rapidly. The Buachalán, Dock, Thistle and nettle grow only where the land is good.
    "Iron Rod" is mixed with lard, Garlic and gun powder and given to calves to keep them from taking black leg, Dandelion
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Martha Mc Keon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rathmulpatrick, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Keon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Rathmulpatrick, Co. Sligo