Healing remedies and cures of bygone days will be in focus at a fascinating heritage event in Clonmany this weekend. 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 part of National Heritage Week 2024 and is a celebration of the belief in the healing power of plants, and other ‘cures’, as well as shining a light on the important medical roles played by women in Irish rural society before access to modern medical practices became available.
The event will feature an exhibition displaying some of the plants and materials used to treat illness and other conditions in the past and local historian and folklorist, Dessie McCallion, will conduct a talk on the subject in the Market House at 4.00pm on Saturday 24 th August, when local people will be invited to add their own knowledge of this fascinating subject. The exhibition will feature many photos, stories and posters relating to this hugely interesting subject.
A number of additional events are being planned for what should be a wonderful weekend. The Clonmany Genealogy & Heritage Group is delighted to confirm that well known genealogist and family tree expert, Eva Doherty Gremmert, will deliver a talk on both days of the event. The talks will take place on Saturday 24 th August at 2.
30pm and on Sunday 25 th August, also at 2.30pm. Eva, who is a published author and noted pu.