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School: Cluain Fhada (B.) (roll number 15557)

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Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Pádhraic Ó Fathaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0248, Page 250

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    Thomas Madden, Cloonfad, Ballyhaunis, Co. Roscommon.
    I got this information from my father Age 65.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Herbs

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    Water Cress
    Long ago water cress was used for a pain in the back. The people used to eat it raw. It is found in dykes and rivers.
    "Seamsógs"
    They are a great cure for headaches. You have to boil them and drink the juice. They are found growing on the side of a road.
    Chicken-Weed
    It is a cure for a scald or a burn. It has to be applied warm to the injury.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ciaran Fahey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Martin Fahey
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Levallyroe, Co. Mayo