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School: Tulach an Iarainn (B.)

Location:
Tallow, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Laoghaire

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0639, Page 82

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Herbs

Groundsel. Groundsel is used for cage birds as a food.

St. Johns Weed. St.Johns Weed is a cure for a wart. The juice of the weed is used for curing the wart.
Dandelion. Dandelion is a cure for rheumatism. Boil it in milk and drink it.

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Collector
Padruig Ó Coileáin
Gender
male
Informant
Mr J. Collins
Relation
parent
Gender
male
Address
Tallow, Co. Waterford
Language
English

Herbs

Penny button. Penny button is a herb that grows on a wall. It is a cure for worms.

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