School: St. Brendan's (C.), Blennerville
- Location:
- Blennerville, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh

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- (continued from previous page)used for reducing swelling.
11. Dandelion used for bronchitis, it is also used for warts.
12. Camomile used for pains.
13. To buy a fresh mackerel and after a few days take it up and put it on a blister.
14. A few ivy leaves and sulpher disinfects a house.
15. A corn cure. Go out barefooted on dewy grass, or put the inside skin of an onion on the corn.
16. Soap and sugar for drawing a boil or bread and water.
17. Fresh cow dung for whitlows.
18. Roasted salt for a sore throat. - 1. If you dreamt of a horse you are sure to get money.
2. If you dreamt of whiskey you are sure to have a fight.
3. To dream of the dead you will hear from the living.