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School: Camdhoire (roll number 14573)

Location:
Camderrynabinnia, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Ní Dhubhchon
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119C, Page 11_014

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    chickenweed. and fuaráns. Those herbs make the land poor, Chickenweed grows on the roofs of houses and in manure heaps. "Sheelly-strings grow on the best of land. The dandelion is supposed to be a cure for consumption. Broom grows in boggy land and is a cure for ringworm and heart disease. Nettle-juice is supposed to be a cure for measles.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Languages
    Irish
    English
    Collector
    Willie Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Camderrynabinnia, Co. Mayo