School: Ceann Locha (roll number 11749)
- Location:
- Kinlough, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Matilda Bolster
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- Chicken Weed, Briars, Dockens, Cumfry nettles, Thistles, Rushes and Flaggens are said to be most harmful weeds on the farm.
They are harmful because they spread quickly.
Cumfry is looked upon as growing on good land, it is used as food for pigs.
Nettles are used as food for turkeys.
Ivy is used for dyeing clothes, and to remove stains. It is boiled in water until the water turns black.
People eat mushrooms that spring up after a summer shower.
The juice of a docked is supposed to cure a nettle sting.- Collector
- Matilda Bolster
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Teacher
- Address
- Kinlough, Co. Leitrim