School: Fearann Ruaidhrí, Ballingarry, Thurles (roll number 11267)
- Location:
- Farranrory Lower, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Máighréad Breathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0562, Page 394
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- Herbs
Rushes are the most harmful weeds on our farm. They are harmful because they spread over the land. The thistle only grows on fertile land. Black-buttons and ribbon-grass are found in poor land. House-leek cures ring-worms and the virgin thistle cures warts. The old people used these long ago as cures.
