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School: Tullaghanstown (roll number 9605)

Location:
Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Mhic Cába
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0698, Page 209

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    Thistles and nettles are the most harmful weeds on the farm because they spread rapidly. These weeds make the land very bad.
    Rushes are found in bad land and clover is good land.
    Dandelion and water grass are good for delicate stomachs.
    A useful herb called "Bog Bain" which is found in the bog is good for the blood.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Edward Tuite
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Edward Tuite
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    61
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath