School: Caladh na Feirsde (roll number 13481/2)

Location:
Callanafersy West, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Luain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0433, Page 144

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    was to burn all the flax the spirits had cloven for her as the women were dammed. It was the dog who saved the woman's life.
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  2. Ferrits' leavings were an old cure for whooping-cough.
    The old cure for a sore throat was to put warm salt in a hot cloth and put it round the neck of the patient.
    Ivy-leaves used to be put on childrens sore heads.
    Sugar and soap or a bit of bacon was the old cure for boils.
    Goose-grease was the old cure for pains in the joints.
    Garlic was the old cure for black quarters.
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