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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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    The most harmful herbs growing on the farm ar home are Cupígs, Creactas, Raithneach and Sellars. They spread rapidly and they make the land poor.
    Creastas are the most herb that grows on poor land The Cupóg is used for food for pigs. The Cupóg and Creastas are used for dying The Cupógs colours green.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cáit Ní Oistín
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Kate Hastings
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Leenavesta, Co. Mayo