School: Domhnach Mór, Luimneach (roll number 16118)

Location:
Donaghmore, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Aingeal Nic Aodha Bhuidhe
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  1. Sores. Sores were cured by a weed called (bleoinín mhaith). This weed had to be heated and then stuck to the sores. They were then supposed to heal.
    Patrick O'Connell 16.11.37
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
          1. medicine for human sicknesses
            1. whooping-cough (~234)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy Halpin
    Gender
    Female