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School: Strang's Mills, Kilmacow

Location:
Muileann an Strangaigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
Richard Rellis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0845, Page 298

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  1. Bird-Lore

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    (See Page 293)
    A bird (name not known) called the "wet weather" bird. The bird seems to say "Wet Weather":"Wet Weather" as it flies away.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Herbs and Cures

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    Dandelion boiled & water taken is supposed to cure T.B.
    The guillteac (as pronounced) or the broom fried to dust & mixed with milk is supposed to cure the kidneys
    Yarrow or milfoil is boiled in water & then strained. An egg-cup-ful three-times a day will cure sciatica
    Ringworm
    A Burned furze-stick & rubbed on to a ringworm will cure it. The charred pieces of the stick.
    "Cure for to stop bleeding"
    The following prayer must be said by a person who had a father & mother named "Walsh"
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Robin Knox
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Address
    Cill Mhic Bhúith, Co. Chill Chainnigh