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School: Cor-chloch (roll number 15014)

Location:
An Chorrchloch, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Peadar S. Mac Dáibhidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0129, Page 5

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  1. Leigheasanna (continued)

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    Casacht
    1) Bláig aitinne do bhearbhuí le siúchra
    2) "Bog-bine" do bheirbhiú agus an súgh d'ol

    Bruises
    1) Chick-weed warmed and put to the bruises
    2) Soap and sugar mixed together

    Cuts
    1) Put cob-webs to it
    2) Put fresh clay on it
    3) Put flour to it

    Foul-Mouth
    1) A child whose father was dead before it was born has the cure of the foul-mouth

    Burns
    1) Put lamp-oil or flour or ink on it
    2) To get the cure of the burn, lick the belly of an ash-leaf -leach in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost

    To Take out a Thorn
    1) Rub the spot with a fox's tongue

    Rash or Itch
    1) Urine and tobacco mixed together
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Languages
    Irish
    English