School: Collinstown
- Location:
- Collinstown, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: T. Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0722, Page 203
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- Ivy. When sheep are after yeaning they are given ivy leaves. This is a green creeping plant found on the walls of houses or on old trees.
Laurel. Laurel is a green plant found in woods. Its leaves are used for flavouring rice or, the leaves fried in lard is a cure for any sores.
Yarrow. Yarrow is a small plant found in meadows, with a white and pink flower.
Garlic. A curtivated plant whch if transplanted during the three hours or Lord was on the cross, is a perfect cure for coughs.
Nettles. Nettles are great food for turkeys and hens.
Dockings. When a person gets a sting of a nettle and put a docking leaf to it, the pain will stop.
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- Áine Ní Bhéalatún
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- Female
