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School: Monedarragh, Mostrim (roll number 7642)

Location:
Monadarragh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhealláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0770, Page 069

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0770, Page 069

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  1. Hacks

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    "Maurteen" causes hacks. To cure them melt pitch and cover the hacks with it when they "close" the pitch will fall off.
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  2. Baldness

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    Burn an old boot, mix the ashes with butter and rub on bald spot. This makes the hair grow again.
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  4. Toothache

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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
          1. medicine for human sicknesses
            1. toothache (~180)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Maguire
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonwhelan, Co. Longford