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School: Cill Críosta

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Kilchreest, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0247

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  3. XML “Naomh Pátrúin an Cheantair”
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  1. Naomh Pátrúin an Cheantair (continued)

    “The patron saint of the district is St. Brendan . . .”

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    the true Religion. St Brendan died in the year 577, and was buried at Clonfert which became most celebrated foundation. His feast day is the 16th of May.
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  2. Luibheanna

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    A mustard plaster is great for a cold in the chest or for a pain in the side.
    Mous-gar ointment is a cure for a cough in the chest,
    Cowslip wine is great for the complexion.
    To leave an ivy leaf on a corn is supposed to cure it.
    Garlic boiled in milk is a cure for a cough.
    Dandelion mixed in water is used for a drink for the good of the blood.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
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