On Saturday and Sunday, 24th and 25th August, the Clonmany Genealogy & Heritage Group will host an event entitled ‘Cures, Remedies and Old Wives Tales’ in the Market House, Clonmany. This event is a celebration of healing power of plants, as well as shining a light on important medical roles played by women in Irish rural society before access to modern medical practices became available. The project also looks at traditional cures mentioned in Irish folklore and in local legends, and examines why some individuals were believed to hold almost magical curative powers. Sometimes it is believed cures can be achieved by prayer, by undergoing a pilgrimage or by visiting a sacred place, such as a Holy Well.
The event will feature an exhibition displaying some of the plants and materials used to treat illness and other conditions in the past, and a local expert will conduct a talk on the subject in the Market House, when local people will be invited to add their own knowledge of this fascinating subject to the event. The exhibition will also feature many photos, stories and posters relating to this hugely interesting subject.
A number of side events, such as a Clonmany Village History Walk, are also being planned for what should be a wonderful weekend of local history.
Ask in Market House Cafe for Disabled Access to Event please.

Address
Market House Heritage Centre, Co. Donegal