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School: Aonach Urmhumhan, Clochar na Trócaire

Location:
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. Celestine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0534, Page 340

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    “A number of cures were made by quack doctors, some by charm and more with the aid of herbs.”

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    A number of cures were made by quack doctors, some by charm and more with the aid of herbs. There is an herb growing in Ballintotty old castle called Marsh Mallow which cures Yellow Jaundice. This old castle is about four miles outside Nenagh. There are several cures got from "Dandeline" one which cures "Pains"
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Tobin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Bawn, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Michael Kennedy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    68
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Tullahedy, Co. Tipperary