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School: Shercock (2)

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Shercock, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Giolla Cluig
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1013, Page 399

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    Ragweeds and Prusha are the most harmful weeds growing on our farm. They are harmful because they spread quickly and they make the land poor. There are no herbs or plants that grow on good land but people say that ragweeds grow on good land. Scutch grass and set-fast grow on poor land and they are the worst weeds growing. Ragweed cures sore throat. None of them is used as food. Thistles are good for cows some people say.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gwen Bailie
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrickcreeny, Co. Cavan