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School: Arklow Convent

Location:
An tInbhear Mór, Co. Chill Mhantáin
Teacher:
Sr. Brendan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0923, Page 227

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    “One morning two people were coming home from Mass and one of the people saw a big pile of coppers but not a pick of silver.”

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    Ireland. They were used for sending news around the country long ago by lighting fires on them.
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  2. Herbs

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    Around the district where I live there is a huge number of herbs to be got, for instance. Foxglove, Canaban Beg, Greathairy Willow Herb and Pennyleaf. Canaban Beg is to be given as a cure for worms. Foxglove or as it is often called Ladyfinger is a very good cure for the heart.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Helen Hurley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Chúil Mhór, Co. Chill Mhantáin
    Informant
    Mr L. Lot
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Chúil Mhór, Co. Chill Mhantáin