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School: Mín a Ghabhann (Meenagowan) (roll number 16823)

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Mín an Ghabhann, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Glacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1054B, Page 01_011

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    There are a lot of herbs that grow in fields round here. The Gaish Sharawan is found in abundance. The cattle are very fond of that herb. It is good for milk too. The nettle is another herb. The people give boiled nettles to people that have the measles. The Colt's foot is an herb that is
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peg Ní Bhreslin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Rodgers
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Raithnigh, Co. Donegal