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School: Béal an Dá Chab (roll number 14225)

Location:
Ballydehob, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Risteárd O Lighin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0290, Page 289

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    The following are the names of weeds growing in my farm:-
    Praiseach Bhuidhe
    Glúineach
    Caisearbhán
    Bainne Ciche na n-Ean
    Besom
    Cupóg Caor Amháin
    Crobh Dearg

    Bainne Ciche na n-Éan is a very poisonous weed.
    Besom is a useful weed for curing warts.
    Glúineach is a knotted weed.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    John Donovan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gurteenroe, Co. Cork