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School: Piercetown (B.) (roll number 4990)

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Piercetown, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Maitiú Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0879, Page 280

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    which is extremely painful. A dockleaf is then procured and placed on the rash. The pain gradually disappears as well as the rash.
    A well, known as Saint Bridget's well is situated in Rathaspeck in Piercestown. When its water is applied to warts it cures the.
    Another well in Killiane has curing properties.
    It is called Saint Senan's. The waters when rubbed on sore eyes cures them.
    Fresh milk taken from a cow and while still hot, if it is placed in an ear which is paining cures it.
    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
    Peter Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyfinoge Great, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Cullen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Killillane, Co. Wexford