School: Traceystown (roll number 12156)
- Location:
- Tracystown West, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Proínséas Bean Uí Phearáil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 109
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- (continued from previous page)herb of seven cures on account of its great healing power,A "charm for safety" was made by plucking ten blades of yarrow, one of these was cast aside and the remaining nine were put in the stocking under the heel of the right foot, then the traveller could go forth on his journey in safety as the 'Evil One' had no power over him.Speedwell was used as a remedy for gout; eyebright as a lotion for weak eyes and it was even said to have the power to restore lost sight. A bundle of mint tied around the wrist was said to preserve the wearer from infection, while a decoction of nettles gathered in a graveyard was a cure for dropsey.
The distilled juice of Nightshade given in a drink will make a person believe whatever is wished, while ten leaves of(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Kathleen Curran
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Coolcull (Moylers), Co. Wexford
- Informant
- Mrs O' Brien
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 75
- Address
- Coolcull (Moylers), Co. Wexford
