School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Derrindaff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 04_019

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 04_019

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  1. Long ago people used many cure for ailments, such as astringents. It is supposed to produce contractions in all living animals. Ointments are also used. They are greasy applications mixed with lard, which is applied to sores. There is a certain man who lives in Feale's Bridge who is supposed to be a great doctor.
    A tongue of a fox is supposed to have the power of extracting
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Mc Elligott
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinruddery, Co. Kerry