School: Askill (roll number 5294)

Location:
Askill, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Padraig Ó Treabhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0190, Page 342

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0190, Page 342

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  3. XML “Local Cures for Sick Cattle”
  4. XML “Local Cures - Swellings and Lumps”
  5. XML “Local Cures - Heart Disease”

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  1. Houseleak which grows on the walls of houses, being planted there of course is able to cure any swelling or bump. The houseleak is pounted and spread on a piece of linen, this is applied to the affected part, this will break the lump in a few days.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
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