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School: Cill Mhuire (roll number 8139)

Location:
Kilmurry, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Ruairc
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0245, Page 009

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  1. Raspberries

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    Long ago in Ireland raspberries were used to cure a sore throat. First the raspberries are pulled of the branches and then boiled. When they are boiled the juice is strained out of them. It is then put in bottles for a day or two.This should be gargled as many times in the day as possible.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Denis Mc Garry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathmoyle, Co. Roscommon

  2. Elderberries

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    Elderberries are seen growing on a sort of a shrub on the sides of the road.
    It is used as a cure for coughs and colds. In the beginning of Autumn the elderberries are ripe. They are then boiled and a sort
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