School: Glentidaly (roll number 9983)
- Location:
- Glentidaly, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: M. M. Heron
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- Wine made of cowslips was believed to cure a pain in the head.
A mixture made of lump sugar, rind of three lemons, a gallon of yellow petal rings and a gallon of water. Then put into a barrel and stir every day for a week was also a cure for a pain in the head.
Sweets made of coltsfoot were considered a good remedy for coughs.