School: Lathaigh (Laghey)
- Location:
- Laghy, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Proinsias Mac Pháidín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1032, Page 110
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- (continued from previous page)on Saturday because it is said that that day is unlucky. Some people say “Saturdays flit is a short sit.”
- Bogbine a thick juicy plant found in marshy and boggy land is regarded as a valuable cure for blood troubles. In our parish even to this day it is gathered and boiled and bottled.
Its taste is extremely bitter like cascars and it is a rather dark drink. During spring is the correct time to use it. - Collector
- Monica Connolly
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Mrs Connolly
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 45
