School: Donnycarney (roll number 10950)
- Location:
- Donacarney Great, Co. Meath
- Teacher: P. Ó Cadhain
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- 1. Bridget Taylor
2. Bettystown, Drogheda, Co. Meath
3. Aged 65 years of age. 4. Labourer
5. Born at Bettystown
6. John TaylorLocal CuresThere are many cures in this district.
The cure for the "hooping cough" is, to go under and over a donkey.
The cure for the "mumps" is, to put the donkey's harness on the person and lead it in and out of the pig's sty three times.
The seventh son is called the doctor. He can cure the "pain in the back" but cannot take any reward for it.
Marsh Mallows is the cure for a sprain. the leaves are boiled and the sprain is steeped with the juice of the leaves.
Sugar and soap mixed together is a good cure for a stone bruise.
The cure for a sore throat is to gargle it with warm water mixed with salt.
- Collector
- John Taylor
- Gender
- Male
- Informant
- Bridget Taylor
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 65
- Occupation
- Labourer
- Address
- Bettystown, Co. Meath
