School: Hollymount (roll number 13122)
- Location:
- Cleighran Beg, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Philip Carrigan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0206, Page 633
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- (continued from previous page)Similarly the cure of cancer, headache and strain.
As regards strain, the secret of the cure is in a string. The string is tied in a button hole - it must be conveyed in that position to the sufferer otherwise it has no effect.
Tie string around the hand or foot.
Gooseberry thorns 9 in number if pointed towards a sore eye saying "In the name of the father etc and three Hail Mary's will cure the sore.
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