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School: Ballyfasey, Glenmore (roll number 9880)

Location:
An Baile Fásaigh Íochtarach, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
Domhnall Mac Cárthaigh
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  1. Old Cures

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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Doherty
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile an Lamaigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh

  2. Local Cures

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    The cure for a sty on the eye is to let it with a thorn form a gooseberry bush.
    The cure for a rising finger is a raw onion or cow-dung.
    The cure for a cut is to heat wax to a fire and stick it to the cut.
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