School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile Mathúna (roll number 3865)

Location:
Ballymahon, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Sr. M. Clement
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0751, Page 432

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  1. [...]
    Sweat-houses
    Beside the house Leo Casey lodged in Clerana Newtowncashel is a structure called a sweat-house where people went to get cured or to get relief from pains, such as rheumatism or sciatica.
    It is constructed partly like a limekiln, but flag covered overhead. The person entered on the hands and knees. Inside there is room for 2 or 3 persons, and it is high enough for a tall person to stand up.
    The place was thoroughly heated
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Casey
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ardoghil, Co. Longford