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School: Monaghan (Clochar Lughaidh) (roll number 359)

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Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Sr. Irín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0957, Page 006

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    Nettles, bogbean and rosenoble are prescribed for the blood.
    King's candle stick is a cure for warts.
    Chick-weed is good for the swelling.
    Cough grass is good for the stomach.
    Agrimony cures head-aches.
    Garlic cures colds and rheumatism
    Cure of a sore mouth - a person who has a never seen his father (born after the death of his father) is supposed to have a cure of the sore mouth. The possessor of this cure breathes upon the sore, and says some prayers.
    Cure for a sprain. This cure is handed down from father to son. Mr Cogheay, Cumasehue Scotstown has this cure. He pulls the ankle and says some prayers whilst shaking holy water on the arm
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Susan Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    75
    Address
    Gortmore South, Co. Monaghan