School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Móin Chuinn (roll number 5437)
- Location:
- Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: An tSr. Philomena
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0840, Page 205
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- Blessed is the vervain that grows through the ground
It was on Mount Calvary first it was found
It's a cure for all diseases and a heal for all wounds
And in the name of Jesus I'll pull you from the ground.
- It is on Spy Wednesday my sickness I take
On Good Friday I'll die for your sake
And on Easter Sunday great wonders you'll see
Both the sun and moon dancing in honour of Me - Informant
- Mrs P. Walshe
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 85
- Occupation
- Siopadóir
- Address
- Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny
