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School: An Dubh-Chearn (roll number 9534)

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Doochorran, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Bean Mhic an Ríogh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0226, Page 066

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    “One time there lived a man called Myles the Slasher...”

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  2. Cure for the Worms

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    This is the cure for the worms.
    The following prayer is written down and then folded in the shape of an "Agnus Dei" and hung on the childs neck. This is the prayer.

    "The power of God the Father. The wisdom of God the Son, The virtue of the Holy Ghost. Defend thee from the infirmities of the worms. May they be converted and changed into water when they
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