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School: Newtownbarry (B.) (roll number 3633)

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Bunclody, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Bháitear Ua Giollarnath
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    Herbs.
    (From G. Morrissey, Ryland Rd., Bunclody)
    William Power of Bunnagorra makes concoctions from herbs for Bunclody. It cures erisepclas scalds and burns.
    Mrs. Beale, Drumderry, Bunclody, was noted for herb cures. She cured burns etc, and all skin diseases. Laurel, marsh mallow, dock and dock root made an ointment.
    Mick Bowe, Drumderry, Bunclody, cured bad legs with herb ointment. No relation living.
    Dust of rotten timber used for scalds in infants.
    The juice of the dandelion cures warts.
    A great many herb doctors in district in olden times. Very few women but had herb cures.
    Dandelion used for chickens. People used it.
    Nettles used to be boiled with bacon.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    G. Morrisey
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Bunclody, Co. Wexford