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School: Mullach Airlinne (roll number 1173)

Location:
Mullagharlin, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Ss. Mac Siúrdáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0663, Page 043

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  1. Herbs (continued)

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    would sting one if one went near it.
    In spring some people boil the, the nettles because they are good for one's blood. Others eat dandelion because it is also good for the blood. The milk which comes from it is also good for warts. St Patricks leaf is good for cuts.
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  2. The Potato Crop

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    The potato is the staple food of the people. Without the potato people would not be strong, healthy, or energetic. Potatoes are planted on all the farms and in practically every garden in the neighbourhood.
    Sometimes the amount varies. When the ground is poor the surplus amount of potatoes is raised the next year, and so they
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. potatoes (~2,701)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Breege Jordan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Haggardstown, Co. Louth