School: Kilgobnet (C.) (roll number 7842)
- Location:
- Kilgobnet, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Fhoghladha
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- Cures - Diseases
ConsumptionThe Dandelion was a great cure for this disease. The leaves have to be boiled down.
Whooping CoughA mouse boiled down and the soup in which he was boiled was a great cure for whooping cough.
WartsWater from a green stone and to wash the wart for nine days
Pains in BonesThe water of certain holy wells was supposed to be a great cure for pains in the bones
BurnsThere was a woman who lived at Rockfield who made a plaster for burns. Her name was Mrs Sullivan.
CroupMr John Sullivan used to let blood for this disease. It was a great cure.
Bleeding of LungsBoiled Nettles were a great cure for this disease
Weak LungsGoats milk was a great(continues on next page)