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School: Carron / Carthan (roll number 7573)

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Carran, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Muirthille
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    There are some herbs and plants that grow on bad land as:- Rushes and Ferns. Some grow in good land such as:- Nettles; Thistles and Prosoch weed and Dog Leaves. There are some plants that injure and harm some crops. "Prosoc weed" grow on oats and wheat and it stops the crop from growing. Nettles are boiled and given to young turkeys. Water-cress grows in bogs and near lakes it is used instead of cabbage for people. The juice of a dandalion is a cure for consumption. A well called "Turkey Weed" it is a cure for Rhematism. Ivy water is used for cleaning clothes that stained. The juice of a dandalion is a cure for
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Ciarsaig
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Termon, Co. Clare