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School: Aonach Urmhumhan, Clochar na Trócaire

Location:
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. Celestine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0534, Page 358

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    “The principal weeds that grow on our farm are docks and thistles.”

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    The principal weeds that grow on our farm are docks and thistles. They are almost impossible to banish as each plant will grow hundreds of those seeds. And every seed will grow a fresh plant next year.
    The weed Sorrel and Yarrow mixed together is said to be a very good cure for animals with rheumatics. Nettles are used for feeding young turkeys, and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patricia Moylan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Rathnaleen North, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr J.J. Moylan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Rathnaleen North, Co. Tipperary