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School: Ballyconnell (B.)

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Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
James Mulligan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0967, Page 332

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    but the dockleaf cures it. Hemlock cures cattle- Alexandra nearly grows in every garden. It spreads very rapidly. It used to be sown and given to pigs. Thristles are very harmful weeds.
    Dandelion cures toothache.
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    All herbs have succulent stalks and are to be found growing everywhere, from the top of our lofty mountains, to the bottom of our most fertile valleys.
    The use of herbs is very great. Most herbs contain a cure for some disease and today certain firms of Herbalists make their
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Tom Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Agharaskilly, Co. Cavan