School: Bigwood, Mullinavat (roll number 2961)
- Location:
- Rathnasmolagh, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Briain
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“The weeds of the land are the Dockroot, Praiseac, Black Buttons, Thisel.”
The weeds of the land are the Dockroot, Praiseac, Black Buttons, Thisel.
If Praiseac is found it is a sign of bad land.
Dandelion is a cure for kidney trouble. Dockroot is a cure for a sting of a nettle. Some people bring in nettles and boil them. It is said that nettles are good for the blood. Water cress is good for the blood. Sorrell is also eaten.
The berries of St Johns flower are poison for Cattle, horses, and people.- Collector
- Michael Dillon
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Fahy, Co. Kilkenny