School: Cill Mhic Eoghain (roll number 9848)
- Location:
- Kilmackowen, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Hurdail
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The dandelion is another very common herb which is called in Irish the "caisearbhán". This grows in dry land, and is very useful. It is cut up out of the ground and then it can be cut up smaller. It is given to pigs and hens, mixed with meal, and most people say that is very healthy. There is a certain kind of dandelion, which has a red stripe through the middle of it, and doctors use it for medicines. Two very common herbs are the nettle and the(continues on next page)
