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School: Gleann Doire (C.) (roll number 10404)

Location:
Glenderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Cáit Bean Uí Gléathabhúir
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    cloth and tie it around the injured part of the leg.
    The "hemlock" is a poisonous plant especially for pigs. Long ago when people had comsuption they used dig up the root of the "dandeline" clean it and eat it. "Groundsel" is picked and given to birds in cages it is very good for them.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Lawlor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballylongane, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Frank Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    63
    Address
    Ballylongane, Co. Kerry