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School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)

Location:
Blennerville, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0440, Page 483

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  1. Old Cures (continued)

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    Heartburn Drink soda and water
    Sore throat Gargle with salt and water
    Sprained leg To bathe it in potato water or in cold water.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit

  2. The Windy Night

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    The windy night
    Come all ye sons of Erins Isle
    And listen to my song.
    About old Irelands windy night
    Sure I won't delay you long.
    There ne're was such a night before.
    Like one thats kep in mind.
    Like the night of January the sixth
    In eighteen thirty nine
    The Kerry cows you know they're small
    Went soaring through the air.
    A funny sight it much have been
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eily Breen
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Peter Breen
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Ballydunlea, Co. Kerry