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School: Naomh Féichín, Mainistir

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An Mhainistir, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
Séan De Paor
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0052, Page 0182

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  1. Cure of Toothaches

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    1. There is a rock beyond in my unclis farm. With a little hole in it, and the water always in it, and if you can find the water without looking for it, it is sure to cure you teethaches.
    2. On the top oof the rock there is a letter 8. Under the letter 8, there is a pool of water. At the right hand of the pool there is a letter P.
    3. It never loses the water winter or summer. This rock is supposed to be St. Patricks rock. It also has a print of his knee.
    4. If there was a new moon the first time and ask Our Blessed Lady in a Hail Mary to cure your teeth-aches, she will cure them for you.
    5. If you are bad with teeth-aches, and to pray to St. Kevin in the name of Our Lord. Your teeth-aches are sure to be cured.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
          1. leigheasanna ar ghalair ar dhaoine
            1. tinneas fiacaile (~180)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dillie Abberton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Choill Bhreac, Co. na Gaillimhe
    Informant
    Mrs F. Abberton
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Choill Bhreac, Co. na Gaillimhe