School: Castletown, Mountrath (roll number 2731)
- Location:
- Castletown, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Bean Uí Mhearnáin
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- Old Time Cures.
For a severe cut - redden the weapon that caused it, that is if it be a knife or sharp piece of tin, or nail or anything of that nature. By the time the knife etc. becomes red the pain lessens gradually.
If you know where there is a stone with a natural hollow or little hole. Dip your finger in the water and with this make the sign of the cross three times in the name of The Father, Son and Holy Ghost. This also cures warts.
For Murrain among cattle - Pound the root of the Fern to extract the juice and administer this as dose.
