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School: Ráth Bhoth (roll number 14802)

Location:
Raphoe, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seán Mac Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1102, Page 161

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  1. A Local Story - About the Penal Times (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    and there is not one of the name in the district. The ruins of the house still remains. The name Barcley remained ever since and I think it will because there is a fine family in the house at present.
    The present occupier is Mr Hugh Barcley Kiltoal, Convoy.
    Writer of above:-
    Bridget Devenney
    Tullyvinney
    Raphoe
    Co Donegal
    Ireland
    2/12/37
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Local Cures

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    Local Cures
    Heart Fever -: A woman in Ballindrait is supposed to be able to cure Heart Fever. The person who is ill has to go to her house. She first asks the christian name of the person who is ill. She then measures with a tape and goes out. She then comes in and in a few minutes goes out again. The third time she goes out she brings in a plant with her.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maureen Mc Granaghan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tullyvinny, Co. Donegal