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School: Dundalk (Mercy Convent) (roll number 5387)

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Dún Dealgan, Co. Lú
Teacher:
Sr. Pól
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0661, Page 009

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    and of some the whole plant, of others the root, and of others the bark. For instance the leaves are used of Mint, Yarrow, Dandelion, and Ivy. Then again the flowers are gathered of Chamomile, Elder Berry, and Dandelion, and again the roots are used of Dandelion, Marshmallow, Nettle and Rhubarb.
    An herb called "Yellow Dock", is used by people to rub on the part stung by a nettle, and strange to say the "Dock" and "Nettle" are commonly found together.
    Mena Gernon,
    6 Seatown,
    Dundalk.
    Information received from Michael McArdle
    5 Seatown.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mena Gernon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile na Trá, Co. Lú
    Informant
    Michael Mc Ardle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile na Trá, Co. Lú