School: Donore (roll number 6668)

Location:
Donore, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Maighréad Nic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0682, Page 051

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  3. XML “Cures - To Cure a Sprain”
  4. XML “Cures - A Cure for Boils”
  5. XML “Cures - A Cure for a Blast”
  6. XML “Cures - To Relieve a Sprain”

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  1. A cure for Boils
    Mix some sugar and soap together, pour some olive oil over the mixture and allow set. Use as an ointment.
    Patrick Lennon (Scoláire)
    Got from: Mrs Bridget Lennon, (45)
    Sheephouse,
    Drogheda
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. A Cure for a Blast
    An ointment made up from the following herbs:
    Elder Leaves, Chicken Weed, Comfrey Root, Rag Weed, Spragon and Marl Weed.
    Patrick Lennon (Scoláire)
    Got from: Mrs Bridget Lennon (47)
    Sheephouse,
    Drogheda
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Lennon
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Mrs Bridget Lennon
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    47
    Address
    Sheephouse, Co. Meath