School: Domhnach Mór, Luimneach (roll number 16118)

Location:
Donaghmore, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Aingeal Nic Aodha Bhuidhe
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  1. Get a black snail in a meadow and rub him to the warts. Then stick him on a whitethorn bush and according as he is withering the wart withers too.
    John Creed 16.11.1937
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  2. Get a hay-mouse and boil him in a saucepan of milk. When he is boiled give the milk to the person afflicted with the disease. This has been known to cure many.
    John Creed 16.11.37
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Creed
    Gender
    Male