School: The Rower (C.), Inistioge (roll number 15161)
- Location:
- An Robhar, Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Teacher: Labhaoise Nic Liam
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0847, Page 261
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- (continued from previous page)chiefly from neglect, by suffering them to stand with their legs wet and dirty, and not rubbing the feet and fetlocks: the following remedy has been used with success in removing this complaint, and also as a slave for sheeps feet.½ lb. of hogs lard,
½ lb. of honey,
¼ lb. of Venice turpentine,
½ lb. of train oil,
1 lb. of rouch allum,
1 oz. of bol. ammoniac,
Mix them all together over a slow fire, stirring them for a half an hour.Mules are often used, and may be purchased at fairs in this county, and in Wexford at a reasonable price.
Cattle - The common cattle of this district, are a mixture of the Irish breed, with some of the long horned English. A few may be seen of the ancient native stock.
