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School: Druim Snámha (roll number 14057)

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Drumsna, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seán Ó Haodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0213, Page 119

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  1. Local Cures (continued)

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    A fox's tongue is able to take out a thorn. Bread soda is a cure for a burn. Vinegar is a cure for a head-ache. Washing soda is a cure for warts. Salt and brandy is a cure for rheumatism.
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  2. The Lore of Certain Days

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    On New Years day it was supposed to be very unlucky if a woman was the first to come to the house but a man was supposed to bring good luck. It was the custom not to throw anything out on that day and it was supposed that anything you do on that day you will do the same for the rest of the year.
    It was the custom that on the night of the 6th of January to light twelve rush
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    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Josephine Gegan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismoyle, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Mrs R. Gegan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lismoyle, Co. Leitrim