School: Currans (C.) (roll number 4460)
- Location:
- Currans, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Nóra, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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“There was once a man going around this this district who could cure mortification.”
(continued from previous page)this district who could cure mortification. One of the cures used was forge water stolen from a smith.
- Were in this district also. They did their work by charm. When they came to the house they got two meatháns which they cut in halves and laid them on the table making a square. They cursed and swore until these came together then the affected person was cured.
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