School: Allenwood, Robertstown (roll number 1712)
- Location:
- Allenwood, Co. Kildare
- Teacher: Seán Ó Clúmháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0775, Page 008
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“To cure warts...”
To cure warts dip finger in salt and then in holy water and say 3 Aves every day for nine days.
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“If you threw salt in the fire you'd have bad luck for seven years.”
If you threw salt in fire you'd have bad luck for seven years (no title)
“If you break a mirror you'll have 7 years bad luck.”
If you break a mirror you'll have 7 years bad luck. If you throw water on the broken pieces you will escape. (no title)
“Put horseshoe under hay when a hen is hatching.”
Put horseshoe under the hay when a hen is hatching. All the chickens will then be sure to come out. (no title)
“A tree called 'Barbary Bark' cures yellow jaundice.”
A tree called "Barbary Bark" cures yellow jaundice. (no title)
“Mrs Maggie Dunne of Back Road Allenwood...”
Mrs. Maggie Dunne of Back Road Allenwood can cure scurvy and sore eyes. (no title)
“A daughter whose father died before she was born...”
A daughter whose father died before she was born can cure sore mouth. (no title)
“If you burn an alder...”
If you burn an alder (or elder) tree your hay will go on fire