School: Radharc na Sionainne (roll number 16477)
- Location:
- Clooncah, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Nóirín Ní Uiginn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0260, Page 116
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- (continued from previous page)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 - 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.(continues on next page)- Informant
- Mrs English
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 87
- Address
- Clooncah, Co. Roscommon