School: Kilskeer (B.) (roll number 1421)

Location:
Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teachers:
Máirtín Ó Loingsigh R. Ó Fithcheallaigh
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  1. A person suffering from sore eyes should get a cup of cold tea and rub it on the eyes. This is supposes to cure sore eyes on the spot.
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  2. A cure is if there is an old man named Welsh and if he pricked your finger and rub some blood on the wild fire. This is said to be a very good cure.
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