School: Donore (roll number 6668)
- Location:
- Donore, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Maighréad Nic Eóin
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- CuresTo cure a Sprain.
Boil Marsh Mallow and Comfrey Root together. Then strain, and bathe the sprain with the liquid.S. Fullam
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- Collector
- Patrick Lennon
- Gender
- Male
- Informant
- Mrs Bridget Lennon
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 45
- Address
- Sheephouse, Co. Meath
- A Cure for a BlastAn ointment made up from the following herbs:
Elder Leaves, Chicken Weed, Comfrey Root, Rag Weed, Spragon and Marl Weed.Patrick Lennon (Scoláire)Got from: Mrs Bridget Lennon (47)
Sheephouse,
Drogheda - To relieve a SprainHold the affected part under a spout or pump and let the cold water run on it. Patrick LennonGot from: Mrs Bridget Lennon (47)
Sheephouse,
Drogheda
