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School: Baile Idir Dhá Abhainn (roll number 13196)

Location:
Riverstown, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Ml. Mac Lochlainn
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    There is a fable told by old people, that if you promise to abstain from meat on Wednesdays the toothache will vanish. Also it is said that if you find water in a stone without looking for it, this water is very good for warts.
    Sulpher and salts is very good for purifying the blood. Salt and water is very good for reducing a swelling. The seventh son or daughter in succession has the cure of the ring worm. Old people say, that if you
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    H. Mc Goldrick
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Tawnagh, Co. Sligo