School: Bree (roll number 4183)

Location:
Bree, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Seán Ó Braoin
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    for it, but the people who get it nearly always give the person something for it. The doctors do not know anything about the fever and then those old people are very much needed to cure the disease.
    The person who makes it around Bree is a very old woman. Her name is Mrs Ann Walsh of Sparrowsland, and people come to her from all parts for the cure.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggie Byrne
    Gender
    Female