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School: Scoil na gCeithre Máighistrí, Dún na nGall (roll number 14247)

Location:
Copany, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mag Fhionntaigh
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    Fits-
    To cure the fits throw a handful of sand at the dog’s head when he is in them. This will cure him.
    Another cure is to boil eleven cloves of garlic in a glass of sweet milk. Give this mixture to the dog and it will cure him.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
            1. medicine for animal sicknesses (~175)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Carbin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Informant
    Miss Ann Carbin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    92
    Address
    Skreen, Co. Donegal