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School: Baile Nua Uachtarach, Carraig na Siúire (roll number 9967)

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Newtown Upper, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Brian Mac Tomáis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0566, Page 153

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    Metheglum (spelling doubtful)
    Brewed from honey in the district was a wonderful drink used as a tonic and also as a preventative of colds. A Mr. Henry Bustall who was an official of the Slate Quarrie always made the men who worked standing tin water in the canal take it, to prevent their catching cold.

    Alderberry Wine: This was made from Alderberries which were pressed, sugar mixed with them and boiled. It was then bottled and left for some months.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Folktales index
    AT2412E: (Danish Heather Beer.)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Walsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tinnakilly, Co. Tipperary