School: Baile Dháithí, Dunlavin
- Location:
- Davidstown, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Róisín Bhreathnach
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- There are some weeds and herbs that grow in the district and they are used for different things.
Thistles grow in good soil. They do not spread as quickly as other weeds.
Docks are weeds which grow very quickly and they grow in every kind of soil.
Dandelion grows very quickly and has a yellow flower on it. It is used for food for pet rabbits.
Fuarán. Is a weed which will grow in good or bad soil. It is used for food for pigs. It is boiled and given to them.
Spink. The spunk is another weed. It is not used for anything.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Elizabeth Hanlon
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Knockaderry, Co. Wicklow
- Informant
- Arthur Hanlon
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Knockaderry, Co. Wicklow