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School: Duncormick

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Duncormick, Co. Wexford
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P. S. Ó hEachthigheirn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0877, Page 031

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  1. Certain Days (continued)

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    Thursday for losses,
    Friday for crosses,
    Saturday no luck at all.
    If you get money from anyone on Hansel Monday it is lucky.
    It is unlucky to change from one house to another on Friday.
    People generally change on Monday.
    June is a lucky month for weddings.
    You should not clean or buy anything new in May.
    Chrissie Cleary
    Rath
    Duncormick.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Local Cures

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    Local Cures.
    Marsh Mallows and Comfrey are a cure for sprains.
    Snails for consumption, Leaf of elder is a cure for tired feet.
    Boiled ivy leaf is a cure for sprains.
    Bullrush is a cure for scalds.
    A poultice of roasted onions is a cure for ear ache.
    Leeches are used for drawing out poison from the body.
    Cobwebs are used as a cure for cuts.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dick Roche
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Johnstown, Co. Wexford