School: An Mhaing
- Location:
- Muingatlaunlush, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Christine Nic Gearaild
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - To cure toothache:-
1. Soot and salt mixed and put into tooth.
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Garlic.
3. Fill hole of tooth with tobacco.
For Measles.
Sheep's manure and milk boiled together. Strain and give to person to drink.1. The thrush was cured by allowing a gander to breathe into the sick child's mouth three mornings (or nine mornings) in succession before child breaks the fast.
2. Take the child to a boy or girl who has been born after father's death and allow that child to breathe into the invalids mouth.
3. The seventh daughter was brought for nine mornings to breathe into child's mouth.(continues on next page)
