School: Ryefield
- Location:
- Ryefield, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Ida Carnew
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0997, Page 355
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- There is a man named Mr Connerty who lives in Munterconnaught, Virginia Co. Cavan. He is the seventh son and when he was born there was a worm placed in his hand and this has given him the power to cure running - worm or ring-worm. People from all parts of the country who have this disease come to him and he is supposed to heal it by putting his hand on the spot and saying a few prayers.
Many people believe that if you find without looking for it a stone with a(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Vida Strong
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Callanfree House, Co. Cavan
