School: Kilfenora (B.) (roll number 2155)
- Location:
- Kilfenora, Co. Clare
- Teacher: P. Mag Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0620, Page 143
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- (continued from previous page)Sean a bfalla. = There was houses there long ago and then it fell down and some of the walls are standing and that is why it is called Sean a bfalla. Ballymahony. = There was a man living there long ago called Mahony and when he died the people called it Ballymahony. Poll a brocaide = There is a valley there and a lot of badges used to be in it and the people called it poll a brocaide. Pairc an bocair. = That is a big field and it is near the road and all the people call it pairc an bhocair.
- The old people say that soap soda or burned oil is great for a burn in the hand or leg it kills the pain. If you ever got a pain in the head put a very light cap or hat on your head and the pain will go. The best place for a pain in your stomach is the juice of dandelions. If you ever got chin blanes in your hand or foot put it into a basin of pickle. When you get a pain in your ear dip a bit of grey wool into a can of cream. Then dip it into hot water and the pain won't be so bad.(continues on next page)
