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School: Cluain Fhiadh (C.), Carraig na Siúire (roll number 7772)

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Clonea, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Treasa Ní Cheallaigh
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    Local Cures
    The local cure for a swollen jaw or a black eye was to press a cold stone or (?) against it. This is supposed to make the swelling go down.
    (Bleeding nose) A piece of soft thick moss held pressed under the nose, or a key held against the middle (oft) of the back either of those was supposed to stop the bleeding.
    (Toothache) a piece of paper or wood was lighted and then put out again, so that smoke rose from it, then the patient held his mouth open over it so that the smoke reach ed the tooth and was supposed to stop the pain. Herbs were also used for curing. People went to holy wells and bathed in them and were often cured.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Beatrice Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Monminane, Co. Waterford
    Informant
    Thomas Walsh
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    55
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Monminane, Co. Waterford