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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 05_027

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    Chucken weed is not a harmful it is a cure for puting down sweling.
    The nettle is not a harmful weed because it grows along walls. It issued for food for young turkeys.
    The docket is a harmful weed because it spreads on the land and makes the soil poor. The dandelion is used for food for pigs. Glasachoille is used for all sorts of of rash and pimples and skin diseases of all kinds.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowcanada, Co. Mayo