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School: Ross (roll number 12789)

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An Ros, Co. na Mí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0718, Page 067

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    Local Cures
    These are some of the local cures in this district.
    Food left behind after a ferret is said to cure whooping cough. It is put in milk and tea and drank. Ass'es milk is also said to cure whooping cough.
    Salt put in a woolen sock heated and tied round the neck cures a sore throat.
    The seventh son or daughter has the cure of the running worm. The cure is made on
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tonnach, Co. an Chabháin