School: Cill Mháille (B.), Inis (roll number 14468)
- Location:
- Kilmaley, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Cuinneáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0608, Page 394
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37 Folk Cures and Charms.
The Cassidys of Rathmarie and Ballydonohoe Kilmaley (2 families) carry a charm in their family for killing a worm in a cow.If a cow took a worm,Jimmy Cassidy washed his face and hands ,and gave you a pint of water for a shilling.It killed the worm immediately.If you tore a bit of clothing belonging to any of the Cassidys ,and applied to the dry worm it would kill him.The Cassidys at the present day have that gift.it was used recently for fluke in sheep.
37.
A man named O Keeffe at Fountain Ennis had nine sons. Thomas O Keeffe at Fountain Ennis who is alive yet is the seventh son,and cures sore throats by blowing his breath into your mouth.
37.Michael Kelly (Noble) Lissycasey used to measure heads at T. V Honan's Ennis.
37.To cure a wart rub it with water found on a crevice in a rock .Rub it on monday morning or thursday morning,(continues on next page)
