School: Kilcalf, Tulach an Iarainn
- Location:
- Kilcalf Mountain, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Cáit Breannóc
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- (continued from previous page)The most harmful weeds growing on our farm are thistles and dock-leaves. They spread rapidly and they impoverish the land. Thistles grow only where land is good. Furze grow only where land is poor.
A weed called 'the Devil's Bit' cures cuts by rubbing it to the cuts. When dandelion is boiled in water and the water is drunk, it is a blood purifier. Nettles are used for food. Green dandelion is used for food for pigs. - You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution.
- Informant
- Mr James Power
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 53
- Address
- Glennaglogh, Co. Waterford