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School: Cill Cruim / Killocrim (roll number 17072)

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Killacrim, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Micheál Óg Ó Catháin
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    There is an herb growing in the land. It is supposed to be a great cure for Rheumatism. The name of it is yarrow. The dandelion is used for bad stomach and it grows in rich land.
    Comfry is used for skin soars and for pig feeding. Chicken weed grows in rich land and is used for swollen joints. The nettle is used for fowl and the juice of it is a great tonic for the blood. The clover grows in rich land and also thistles. The heather grows
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    B. Ní Chonchubhair
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Michael O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Finuge, Co. Kerry