School: Cobh Labhráis (C.) (roll number 7453)

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1. Herbs (continued)

   

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   There is a plant which grows on certain fields called Caisearbhán which was cut off with a knife and given to the pigs with meal. There is another plant on which "Fraocáns" grow, and these berries were also called "huckle berries". Margaret Sullivan, Lawrence Cove G.S. from Mr F Sullivan, Ardagh

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2. The Wreck of the Joseph Howe

   

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   From Mr M Martin O'Sullivan, Castletownbere, Co Cork, Age 67
   Reared and spent his early manhood in Greenane and who remembers the incident even though only 4 years at the time. I have seen parchment which was presented to the composer (late) Denis Harrington who with Michael Shanahan effected the rescue.

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