School: Tullycasson

Location:
Ardvagh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
(name not given)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0965, Page 183

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  1. There are many kinds of herbs which grow on land and as well they are of no use. They only destroy the land, and the plants in which they grow along with. There is an herb called the "Red Shank" which grows with corn. It destroys the corn and leaves it of no use to anything. It is of no use even to cattle.
    The "Chicken-Weed" is another herb which grows in meadows and in gardens. It grows in wet soil and it will not grow on good land. It rots the seeds of the other flowers, and plants that are growing in the gardens. "Cuckoo Sarl" is an herb which grows on green banks. It is a sign of good land where ever it is growing. It enriches the land on which it grows for a while. It is very good for cattle if it is mixed with grass or hay.
    People long ago used to cure many diseases with these herbs. The "Chicken-Weed" was used as a cure for sore throats. It was roasted first. Then it was put on a bandage and tied around the neck
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
      2. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Dolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tullytiernan, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Phil Mc Govern
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardvagh, Co. Cavan