School: Aonach Urmhumhan, Clochar na Trócaire
- Location:
- Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: An tSr. Celestine
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Local Herbs
“There are many herbs growing around my native district.”
There are many herbs growing around my native district. The most usual ones are the thistle, the dog-leaf, the dandelion and the nettle.
Nearly all of these are used for curing some sickness. The dog-leaf is used for curing swollen feet and rheumatism. The dandelion is used for curing burns. and stings from various insects. The nettle is supposed to be a sign of good land when it grows on the(continues on next page)- Collector
- Mary Maher
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 12
- Address
- Summerhill, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Mr J. Maher
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 43
- Occupation
- Shopkeeper
- Address
- Summerhill, Co. Tipperary