'Cures of Ireland' talk with author Cecily Gilligan

Join author Cecily Gilligan this Heritage Week on Friday August 21st at 12 oclock. Hear readings from her bestselling book 'Cures of Ireland: A Treasury of Irish Folk Remedies' which was shortlisted for the Katharine Briggs Award 2024.
Cures of Ireland is an exploration of Irish cures (faith and herbal) that are part of a folk tradition dating back thousands of years. Gilligan’s original and comprehensive research has found that many of these fascinating cures remain alive and well in contemporary Ireland. She has also documented a selection of holy wells, pilgrimages, blessed clays and stones, all of which are currently used for healing. Cures of Ireland is a celebration of Ireland’s rich culture and heritage.