School: Killorglin (C.) (roll number 12833)

Location:: Killorglin, Co. Kerry
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0435, Page 166

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2. Sorrel and apple juice for an ulcerated wound. 3. A red-hot iron put three times into a measure of milk for erysipelas. 4. Sorrel with the white of an egg for sore eyes. 5. The green rind of the elder mixed with fresh butter for a burn. 6. The ferret's spittle for the chincough 7. The root of the marshmallow for a sprain.
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1. A fox's tongue would draw a needle from the bone.
2. People who had consumption would drink the blood of freshly-slaughtered cattle

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