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School: Drom Dhá Liag (C.) (roll number 12230)

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Drimoleague, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhrisceoil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0302, Page 143

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    Long ago when doctors were unknown the people of Ireland looked upon certain people as being able to cure diseases, these people usually got their cures from wild herbs such as the "Bannician, Macandháhoun," wild-carrot, yarra, sowsaddle, "Cosaramháin" and red leaf.
    Sowsaddle is used for dyeing purposes, it is boiled in water and it is used for barking the clothes, because it is supposed to make the clothes take the dye better. The yarra is for rheumatism and it contains a red and white blossom. It is picked and
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Ní Bhriain
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromdaleague, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mrs Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dromasta, Co. Cork