School: Donore (roll number 6668)
- Location:
- Donore, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Maighréad Nic Eóin
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- CuresMiss Margt. Gogarty, Donore Rd., Drogheda, has the cure of the whitlow. She makes a poultice of herbs which when applied gives great relief, and after a few applications the whitlow disappears.Gerard Victory (scoláire)Got from: John Victory (60)
Donore,
Drogheda - Dock leaf rubbed on part stung by nettle brings relief.Blue is used to cure the sting of a wasp.Gerard Victory (scholaire)
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- Gerard Victory
- Gender
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- An ointment used to be made in olden times which cured a burn. It consisted of primrose leaves, elder leaves, sugar and suet.Patrick Carey (scoláire)
- A bad pain in the back can be relieved by making a plaster of mustard and putting it over the painful part. The mustard raises a blister and takes out any bad water that may be in the back. Patrick CareyGot from: Mrs Mary Carey (42)
Oldbridge, Drogheda - A sore throat can be relieved by roasting some salt, putting it in a woolen stocking, and placing the stocking around the neck. Peggie McGuinnessGot from: Andrew Droomgoole (aged 80) Donore Road, Drogheda