School: Scoil na mBráthar Sligeach (Sráid na Céibhe) (roll number 16585)

Location:
Quay Street, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
An Br. Ó Cearbhaill

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Scoil na mBráthar Sligeach (Sráid na Céibhe) | The Schools’ Collection

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0161, Page 165

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Herbs and unsalted butter. The are pounded togther till they become quite soft; then they are rubbed on the person who has the disease, and in two weeks it should disappear.

Brain fever was cured by certain people who put an obligation on the patient to say certain prayers.The person who has the cure says certain prayers also. The person has to make three visits to the "doctor" who places a black silk

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