School: Killyconnan (C.)
- Location:
- Killyconnan, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: M. Ní Ghabhann
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0979, Page 208
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- (continued from previous page)Bleeding;- (1) Apply a cob-web to a cut and bleeding will cease.
(2) Apply common lime to a wound which is bleeding. The lime will serve as a disinfectant and for a stiff plaster which will protect the wound till it heals.
(3) Moss is applied to a bleeding nose.
(4) A large key is applied to the nape of the neck.
The Running Worm or evil- The seventh son of a family is supposed to have the cure of the running worm provided a worm is placed in his hand immediately after birth.
Mumps- An asses halter is placed on the head of the child affected and he is lead round the pig-stye three times, saying "leicne, Leicne.(continues on next page)
