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School: Cill Cruim / Killocrim (roll number 17072)

Location:
Killacrim, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Micheál Óg Ó Catháin
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    There are many weeds growing in our farm at home. The names are chicken weed, crow weed. Yellow root is for poisoning fish and fenns. Thistles grow on rich land and rushes grow on poor land. Caistreabhán is for feeding pigs and hens. Nettles are also used for feeding pigs and hens and chickens.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Conchubhair Mac Giolla Bhuidhe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killacrim, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Evoy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Finuge, Co. Kerry