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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 07_043

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    There are a lot of weeds growing in the land around here, of which are thistle, clueawn, docket, chickenweed, hemlock, scutch, farrabawn. Nettles are very good feeding for young ducks. They are good for children who have the measles. Boil the roots in milk and give them the juice. Donkeys are very fond of thistles. Farrabawn Clueawn and scutch are the worst type of weed.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Corcoran
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Martin Corcoran
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    35
    Address
    Prison North, Co. Mayo