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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095C, Page 04_028

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    In the townland of Tavanaghmore Parish of Straide Barony of Gallen Co. Mayo these are the weeds that grow on our farm:- the Ceann Dearg is a weed with red seeds on it. It grows on drills and they spread a lot. It grows mostly in bad land. If this weed is not pulled when it begins to grow it harms the crop of potatoes because it sucks in all the moisture from the potatoes. The farrabán is another bad weed. It grows on our
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Mc Nicholas
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Nicholas
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tawnagh More, Co. Mayo