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School: Baile Dháithí, Dunlavin

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Davidstown, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Róisín Bhreathnach
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0915, Page 166

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    There are some weeds and herbs that grow in the district and they are used for different things.
    Thistles grow in good soil. They do not spread as quickly as other weeds.
    Docks are weeds which grow very quickly and they grow in every kind of soil.
    Dandelion grows very quickly and has a yellow flower on it. It is used for food for pet rabbits.
    Fuarán. Is a weed which will grow in good or bad soil. It is used for food for pigs. It is boiled and given to them.
    Spink. The spunk is another weed. It is not used for anything.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Elizabeth Hanlon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockaderry, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Arthur Hanlon
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockaderry, Co. Wicklow