School: Kilmore (roll number 16637)
- Location:
- Kilmore, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Máiréad, Bean Mhic Giolla Críost
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0254, Page 269
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- Another cure for boils was the wild sorrel. It was usually boiled and then applied as a poultice. It was always known to cure.
