Scoil: Naomh Pádraig, Carrowmena (uimhir rolla 16787)

Ar an leathanach seo

1. Weather-Lore (ar lean)

   

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   (ar lean ón leathanach roimhe)

   may be expected. When the ducks quack loudly and sheep huddle together near the ditches and donkeys bray, rain is likely to follow. People say, "The ducks are calling for rain," and "The donkey is braying for rain."
   A sound in the chimney is a sign of rain, as also blue flames in the fire, or too much heat from the fire.

   

   Tras-scríofa ag duine dár meitheal tras-scríbhneoirí deonacha.

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2. Local Cures

   

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   In our district in former times there were many cures for various ailments. A cobweb placed on a cut was supposed to be a good cure for it.
   Carron [?] oil mixed with lime and water was said to be good for a burn. The mixture was placed on a cloth which was laid on the burn.
   The roots of daisies, pounded, and mixed with the white of an egg,

   (leanann ar an chéad leathanach eile)

   

   Tras-scríofa ag duine dár meitheal tras-scríbhneoirí deonacha.

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   Topaicí

   1. activities
      1. medical practice
         1. folk medicine (~11,815)

   Teanga

   Béarla

   Bailitheoir

   Patrick Mac Feely

   Inscne

   Fireann

   Aois

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   Seoladh

   Carrowmenagh, Co. Donegal