School: Rochfortbridge (Convent of Mercy) (roll number 14603)
- Location:
- Rochfortbridge, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Sr. M. Aquin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0730, Page 574
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- (continued from previous page)ointments such as the burst ointment, blast ointment and ulcer ointment. A man, named Corcoran who lives in this district, has the cure for burst. The ointment is made in this manner. Nine herbs a got and fried with butter on a pan. The substance of herbs (is) goes through the grease and when it cools, it is put aside and many are freed from cruel sufferings by it. There is also a drawing out ointment made of sugar and cold tar soap, boiled which is applied before the other ointment.
- I often say my prayers,
But do I ever pray.
Or do the wishes of my heart
Dictate the words I say'Tis useless to implore(continues on next page) - Collector
- Kitty Egan
- Gender
- Female
