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School: Ballycastle Boys' (roll number 14290)

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Ballycastle, Co. Mayo
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Mícheál de Búrca
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0140, Page 099

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    The most harmful weeds on our farm are the Ground Ivy and thistles. The Ground Ivy spreads rapidly and chokes the Vegetation. The land where thistles grow and spread is supposed to be very good land. There are many herbs in this locality having medecinal properties.
    Dandelion (there are two varieties) The male and femal dandelion. The latter is used for Stomach trouble, indigestion etc.
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