School: Grangegeeth (roll number 2630)
- Location:
- Grangegeeth, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Seósaimhín, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0714, Page 377
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- (continued from previous page)Nettles are given as food to turkeys, ducks and chickens. They are not cooked but are chopped small & mixed with hot stir about.
Groundel is given to caged birds and chickens.
Dandelions are given to caged birds especially canaries. Their roots are used to make a drink for delicate people.
Wild sorrel is eaten raw.
Water cress is eaten raw especially in sandwiches.
