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School: Cill Mhic Eoghain (roll number 9848)

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Kilmackowen, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Hurdail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0275, Page 448

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    got to breathe into the person's mouth, and this was supposed to be a very good cure.
    Ring-worm.
    The blood of a black cat was got and spread over the ring-worm and the sore was supposed cure after a few days.
    Sore lip.
    The "cupóg" leaf was got and placed over the sore lip and was left to rest there until the sore was healed.
    Worms in children.
    A cold boiled potatoe was given to the child every morning. This potato was dipped in salt and it was supposed to cure the person. The "slánlas" leaf was also another cure which was given
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
            1. medicine for animal sicknesses (~175)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Margaret Harrington
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kilmackowen, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Michael Harrington
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    56
    Address
    Kilmackowen, Co. Cork