School: Mainistir Phádraig Naofa (roll number 1016)

Location:
Sráid an Mhargaidh, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
An Br Anselm
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0084, Page 145

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0084, Page 145

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    Large fairs were held at Fairhill every September and this is how the place got its name.

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  2. Long ago the people had cures of their own for different diseases.
    When the young nettles first came out they used gather some of them and boil them. They used eat some of them on different days. These would keep their blood pure all the year round and prevent them from getting boils or any skin disease.
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