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School: Calary, Bray

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Calary Lower, Co. Wicklow
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Bean de Faoite
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0912, Page 175

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    Ferns are believed to be a poisonous weed for young calves and also the "Yew Tree" for any cattle as there is a certain amount of poison in them. Rushes are said to be bad for cattle, and good for horses. Rushes are supposed to kill cattle with worms.
    It is bad land wherever rushes grow. Wherever "docks" grow it is counted very good.
    Elder Berry wine is counted very good to take in the winter to keep away sickness. Nettles are used in the month of May as they are counted very good for keeping the Blood pure.
    The Blood weed has its name from a tear which fell from our Lord and he dying on the cross.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Alice Sutton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Glasnamullen, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Mrs Sutton
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    40
    Address
    Glasnamullen, Co. Wicklow