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School: Réidhleán (Measctha), Áth an Chóiste

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Rylane, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Buachalla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0343, Page 311

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    the son. Tie him to that white-thorn bush "Its not there" was the reply. Then tie him to that furze bush. "Its not there" he returned. Well then said the father "Come along home where these are not found is not worth having".
    The pennywinkle is used thus for burns. It is boiled in cream and an oily substance appears and applied to the burn. It was practically used by all old people. "Casreanban was picked for pigs, hens and calves. In some unknown way people made wine from it also "bainncin na n-ean" is used for poisoning fish. Nettles are eaten in spring when green vegetables are scarce, they are also given to turkeys, and hens. Rib leaves are used for cuts and sores, if they are applied the cut cures in three days.
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