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School: Rahan (B.)

Location:
Raithean, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
Teacher:
L. Ó Reannacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0805, Page 207

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    Long ago people cured their ailments with herb and seventh son of a family.
    Wild Fire. To cure wild fire we go to a man whose parents are of the same name and he cuts a part of his body and puts his blood on the affected spot. After a few days the wild fire will be cured. Another cure is to kill a black cat and gather the blood. Put some of the blood
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Daniel Dunne
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Baile Nua, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
    Informant
    Thomas Dunne
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Baile Nua, Co. Uíbh Fhailí