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School: Arklow Convent

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Arklow, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Sr. Brendan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0923, Page 227

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    “One morning two people were coming home from Mass and one of the people saw a big pile of coppers but not a pick of silver.”

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  2. Herbs

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    Around the district where I live there is a huge number of herbs to be got, for instance. Foxglove, Canaban Beg, Greathairy Willow Herb and Pennyleaf. Canaban Beg is to be given as a cure for worms. Foxglove or as it is often called Ladyfinger is a very good cure for the heart.
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