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School: Eanach Dubh (B.) (roll number 13656)

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Annaduff, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Thomas Morahan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0214, Page 087

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    These things were put into a vessel and allowed to simmer for an hour or so. The liquid was then taken off by means of a cloth and it is allowed to thicken.
    This medicine was then ready for used and it cured the burned without leaving a mark.
    This man was given to me by Mrs. Shanley, Couragha, Mohill, Co. Leitrim
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    The cure of the measles
    First the roots of nettles were cleaned and then boiled. The liquid was then taken off and allowed to thicken. This medicine was then ready for use and was give to the effected child mixed with hot milk and sugar in order to entice the child to take it.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Patrick Reynolds
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Corduff, Co. Leitrim