School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095C, Page 17_025

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  1. It is believed that the seventh son or daughter has the power of curing ring-worm, boils, rashes, scurvey, or wild-fire.
    The sore has to be touched with the boy's or girls right hand. It is supposed that Monday and Thursday are two lucky days for performing this job.
    A man named McNioclas long ago lived near Kiltamagh. He
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    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. charms (~104)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Kearns
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs Kearns
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    40
    Address
    Manulla, Co. Mayo