School: Easgéiphtine (C.) (roll number 2040)
- Location:
- Askeaton, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Mhic Eoin
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- Buachallán-BuidheIs a fairly tall yellow plant which grows in almost every corn field in this district. It is harmful because it impoverishes the soil and it spreads rapidly, farmers always cut it down when it is in full bloom.
Priosach-BuidheIs another yellow plant which grows frequently in corn fields, mostly in wheat fields, it always shows before the corn, and the children are always asked to pick it.
ThistlesThese are very common in this district, and have to be cut down often, otherwise they would spread and impoverish the soil.
IvyThis can be very harmful if allowed to grow near concret walls, because it clings to the building and excludes all air. It also sends small hair roots through the concrete which sometimes cause the building to collapse.
Chicken WeedIs a small green delicate plant,(continues on next page)
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- Pupils of Askeaton G. N. S.
