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School: Cullyfad, Longford (roll number 15975)

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Killyfad, Co. Longford
Teacher:
William Balfe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0760, Page 387

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    The nettle is the most harmful weed on the farm. It is harmful because it spreads rapidly and the roots are a hindrance to the growth of useful plants.
    Thistles, clover and trefoil are usually found in the richest soil.
    Nettles, dockens, crowsfeet, scutchgrass, red-shank and many other harmful weeds grow in the poor soil.
    Certain herbs have medicinal properties. The dandelion is used as a cure for stomach trouble. The water-cress is used
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nellie Hagan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rhine, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Patrick Hagan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    63
    Address
    Rhine, Co. Longford