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School: Mercy Convent, Granard (roll number 13846)

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Granard, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Sr. Conception
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0763, Page 263

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    24th March, 1938
    In this district of Granard, Co. Longford, the most harmful weeds that grow on the land are dock leaf, buachalan, chicken weed, and crow - foot. Their seeds spread very rapidly unless they are cut off in time.
    Nettles grow in uncultivated land, and their seeds spread quickly too, and although they are disliked by farmers they are considered most useful for feeding purposes. They are cut very fine , and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Brogan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Granard, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mr Christy Brogan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    46
    Address
    Granard, Co. Longford