School: Leachtbhruadair (Loughfooder) (roll number 14366)

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1. Local Cures etc. (continued)

   

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   It was believed that slánlus leaves would keep a cut from bleeding.

   The wounded person should grind the leaves in his mouth and apply the ground green stuff to the cut

   

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2. Luck at Cards

   

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   Sitting directly under a rafter, while playing games of cards, brings luck to the person while in that position. To bring luck to a person who is losing, you put a pin in his coat, without being seen by him. It is considered unlucky, as regards cards, to stand accidentally on a cat's tail If you go under a briar that (is growing at both en) has taken root at both ends, it is said that you will be very lucky playing cards. Others say that going under such a briar gives one exceptional strength and vigorous health.

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   1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
         1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
      2. medical practice
         1. folk medicine (~11,815)

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