School: Donore (roll number 6668)
- Location:
- Dún Uabhair, Co. na Mí
- Teacher: Maighréad Nic Eóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0682, Page 052
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- Anna Reilly
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Mrs Josephine Reilly
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 38
- Address
- An Seandroichead, Co. na Mí
- BoilsCut up some soap and put it in a bowl. Pour boiling water over it and add some sugar. When cool it will be in a jelly. Use as an ointmentAnna ReillyGot from: Patrick Craven (82)
Oldbridge,
Drogheda - Another cure for a BurnThe yellow flowers of the furze bush steeped in sweet oil.Anna ReillyGot from: Patrick Craven, (82)
Oldbridge,
Drogheda - Another cure for a BoilSome half-cooked stirabout used as a poultice is very good for boils.Anna ReillyGot from: Andrew Dromgoole, (80)
Donore,
Drogheda
