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School: Cill Cruim / Killocrim (roll number 17072)

Location:
Killacrim, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Micheál Óg Ó Catháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0407D, Page 10_006

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    The cure for fits in dogs.
    Throw water over them.
    If a hen is sick:-
    Give her a pince of sulphur in her meals.
    If a horse is sick
    Keep him in a stable and give him medicine
    If you get a burn of a nettle:-
    Get a dog leaf and rub it to it.
    If you get a sprain in your leg:-
    Rub garlic to it
    If a person has pneumonia:-
    Get a frog and rub his back to the person's tongue.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cáit Nic Giolla Bhuidhe
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Mc Evoy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Finuge, Co. Kerry