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School: Mín a Ghabhann (Meenagowan) (roll number 16823)

Location:
Mín an Ghabhann, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Glacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1054B, Page 11_026

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    string. They put it around where ever the sprain is.
    There is another cure for a cancer that is a plaster. That is to stick the plaster around where ever is the cancer.
    There is another disease that is called the Measles. The cure is to get some nettles and boil them in an old pot. Then take the nettles out and give
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aodh Mac Giolla Riadaí
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Raithnigh, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Paddy McCready
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Raithnigh, Co. Donegal