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School: Gort na Gaoithe (roll number 14218)

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Windfield, Co. Galway
Teacher:
M. Ó Lócháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0046, Page 0035

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    There was a common disease of the throat up to recently which was cured by pulling what was knowns as shillisha. A few ribs froma certain spot in the head were pulled and as the pull was given the throat was cured. This disease could only be cured by certain people. Billie Conheeney was the best for curing it in this district.
    Boils were cured by washing them before sunrise three mornings in succession in water which flowed from three different farms.
    Goose-lard was commonly used for curing sprains in feet. A fox's tongue was used for bringing out thorns which could not be taken out otherwise.
    The seventh son or daughter in succession, of a family had a charm and could cure a certain disease. Warts were cured by washing them in a
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Conway
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    15
    Address
    Newvillage, Co. Galway
    Informant
    James Conway
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Newvillage, Co. Galway