School: Donore (roll number 6668)
- Location:
- Donore, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Maighréad Nic Eóin
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- CuresA cure for a cough.2 ozs Pearl Barley.
3 Lumps of Sugar.
The rind and juice of 1 lemon.
1 1/2 pints of boiling waterWash the barley in cold water, then put it into a saucepan, and bring to the boil. Strain and return the barley to the saucepan. Add the sugar, rind and juice of lemon, and 1 1/2 pints of boiling water. Bring to the boil and boil slowly for from 15 to 20 mins. Then strain and use when cold.Sheila FullamGot from Miss Jane Neary, Staleen, Donore, (aged about 50)
- Collector
- Sheila Fullam
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Miss Jane Neary
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 50
- Address
- Stalleen, Co. Meath
- Another cure for a coughBoil half a bucket of Lusinalee and 4 springs of Brooklime in two quarts of water and boil until the liquid is reduced to 1 quart, and then strain. Add sugar candy and liquorice and boil until both are dissolved.
Leave until next day. Then put into bottles and cork. Sheila FullamGot from: Miss Jane Neary, Staleen,
Donore (aged about 50) - Another cure for a coughBring some buttermilk to the boil. Add a small piece of butter and sugar to sweeten. Taken hot before going to bed it is very good for a cold or a cough. Josie McGuinn (scoláire)Got from: Mrs Margaret McGuinn (aged 46) Mullacroghan, Drogheda
