School: Kilcalf, Tulach an Iarainn
- Location:
- Sliabh Choill Chátha, Co. Phort Láirge
- Teacher: Cáit Breannóc
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- (continued from previous page)The most harmful weeds growing on our farm are thistles and dock-leaves. They spread rapidly and they impoverish the land. Thistles grow only where land is good. Furze grow only where land is poor.
A weed called 'the Devil's Bit' cures cuts by rubbing it to the cuts. When dandelion is boiled in water and the water is drunk, it is a blood purifier. Nettles are used for food. Green dandelion is used for food for pigs. - The most harmful weeds growing on our farm are Dogleaves, Hemlock, Charlock, Dandelion and(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mr James Power
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 53
- Address
- Gleann na gCloch, Co. Phort Láirge