School: Teamhrán (B.) (roll number 14833)
- Location:
- Tavraun, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: S. Mac Conmara
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0113, Page 142
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- (continued from previous page)For fear of an accident people throw Confetti instead of rice. It is also a custom to throw an old shoe after the married pair so that they will have luck.
- It is believed that there is a lot of cure in herbs. St. Patricks cabbage is supposed to be very good for drawing or healing a sore.
An onion is good for a sting from a bee. Dandelion roots when boiled are believed to be very good for coughs.
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