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School: Radharc na Sionainne (roll number 16477)

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Clooncah, Co. Roscommon
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Nóirín Ní Uiginn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0260, Page 116

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  3. XML “Parts of the Spinning Wheel”
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  1. Parts of the Spinning Wheel (continued)

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    the rim - the name given to the wheel.
    The Standard is supported by three feet.
    The Foot is worked by a twine and a bit of leather attached to the axle to keep the wheel going.
    The Reels bring around the rim with the band.
    The Card
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  2. Old Cures

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    Sore Eyes
    When people have sore eyes they wash them in the water of St Dermot's well.
    They also bathe them in cold tea.
    Headaches
    About 50 years ago Abbey Harlow from Roscommon had a cure for a head ache. She used to say certain prayers and tie a woollen thread on the person's head.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs English
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    87
    Address
    Clooncah, Co. Roscommon