School: Ballynacargy (C.) (roll number 7893)

Location:
Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Óda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0740, Page 311

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0740, Page 311

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  1. Bernadette Casey daughter of Mr. Vincent Casey of Ballynacargy Village was cured of whooping cough by Mrs. Henry Murtagh. (Murtagh was her maiden name and only such people are said to have the cure). She made wheaten bread in the home. She cut a piece of the bread in two, and the husband and wife eat one half and the child eat
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Gaynor
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath