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School: Murvey (roll number 7193)

Location:
Murvey, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Bríd, Bean an Mhistéalaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0007, Page 278

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    she asked her what was the matter with her she told her that her husband was dying with a lump in his throat the old woman said the charm for him so when the man heard her saying the words he busted out laughing and with the laugh he busted the lump and he got alright and they kept the old woman from that until her death.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Annie Mannion
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Murvey, Co. Galway