School: Ardee (De la Salle) (roll number 2094)
- Location:
- Ardee, Co. Louth
- Teacher: Br. P. Ó Scannail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0669, Page 061
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Folk Cures and Charms(1) Cure for Sciatica
Mrs Woods Stickillen got it from her grandfather (Andy Carrie of Duffy's Cross). He got it from his uncle (McCann) who in turn had got it from some person in Co. Meath whose forefathers had sheltered a priest in the time of the Reformation. The Priest is supposed to have rewarded them by giving them this cure.
The cure consists of
Prayers, water, and small stones.
The stones, having been dipped in water lifted between two townlands, are to be rubbed to the legs of the sufferer.(2) Cure for Ringworm
Mr. Meade of Woodtown has cure for this. He must get "silver" before doing so.(3) Cures for Ringworm & warts.
Frank Clarke Hunterstown and his brother Barney Clark Hoathstown
Sign of Cross on Forehead, same on warts.
While person returns home some chemicals are burnt.(continues on next page)
