School: Sean-Bhaile Mór (roll number 15817)

Location:
Shanballymore, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Donnabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0037, Page 179

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  1. In the townland of Cloondalgin near the school there is an old man, unmarried, named Joe Slamin who is said to have a cure for fits in dogs. Some weeks ago he was visiting in Canny's of the same townland and he notices a retriever pup having the fits. The people of the house were doing all they could to cure the pup, but without success. The pup was on the point of death. Slamin said "Wouldn't it be worth a pint or two if he were cured!"
    The Canny's said it would be worth a good many pints, and a good many shillings. He said "I'll take him with me tonight and bring him back tomorrow if ye like". They agreed but said they wondered what cure could
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick O' Donovan
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Teacher
    Address
    Dunmore, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Martin Canny
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cloondergan, Co. Galway