School: Doirín an Lomáin (roll number 14235)
- Location:
- Derreennalomane, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Seán de Barra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0293, Page 143
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- The most harmful weeds growing on our farm are, thistles, docks, nettles, breaimfhéar, cor an phréacháin, bainne chích éan, and buchalán buidhe. They mostly all spread rapidly, and impoverish the soil.
Wild sage is used as a cure for hurt and pains, and is given as a cure for broken or fractured bones. It is also given as a cure for ulcerated stomach. It grows on rough, wild land, and on fences. it is prepared for use as follows:- the leaves of the plant are washed, and then boiled in water. When it is boiled it is strained. Porter and sugar are sometimes mixed with the water, and then it is ready for use.
Besom is also used for rheumatic pains and for hurts
Rib-leaf was used long ago for curing cuts, and meachan tobac was used for curing boils.
Garlic was used to cure coughs. The garlic bulbs were pricked with a needle, and then boiled in milk.
- Collector
- Kathleen Barry
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Rathruane Beg, Co. Cork
- Informant
- Patrick Barry
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 55
- Address
- Rathruane Beg, Co. Cork
