School: Domhnach Mór, Luimneach (roll number 16118)
- Location:
- Donaghmore, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Aingeal Nic Aodha Bhuidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0525, Page 004
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- Jaundice
1. It was cured by boiling a certain weed out of a graveyard in water. Then give the liquid to the person with the disease.
2. It was also cured by mixing goose droppings and stout together and drinking the mixture
Peggy Halpin 16.11.1937
- Corns
These were cured by steeping an ivy leaf in vinegar and applying it to the corn.
Peggy Halpin 11.11.1937 - Sore Eyes
There were cured by getting a plant called robin-run-the-hedge. This was boiled in water and the person washed their eyes in the liquid. This is how sore eyes were cured.
Bridget O'Connell
22.11.1937 - Collector
- Bridget O' Connell
- Gender
- Female
