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School: Robertson (roll number 13372)

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Baile an tSratha, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Somhairle Mac Ádhaimh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1033, Page 148

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    Children whose parents were of the same name are supposed to have the power to cure mumps. The cure was to put a pair of donkeys winkers on the person who had the mumps and led him to a well once every day for three days, each time taking a cup in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
    Some people have the cure for the worm toothache by placing their hand on the cheek they can kill the pain upon the instant. It is said if you place a worm on the persons hand that has the it dies.
    People take strong tea without milk or sugar; in it is a cure the headache.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Roland Greene
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dromore, Co. Dhún na nGall