School: Castlesampson
- Location:
- Castlesampson, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Aodh Ó Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0269, Page 255
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- (continued from previous page)Tie a band very tightly round the waist.Sore Ears
1. Stuff the ear with black sheep's wool.
2. Add a drop of whiskey to the black sheep's wool and stuff the ears with it.Whooping Cough
1. Pass the affected person under and over (i.e. between the legs and over the back) a mare ass that has never had a foal, once a day as long as the cough lasts, saying while doing so - In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost.
2. A red string procured from the sponsor in Baptism and tied around the neck.Sore Eyes
1. Wash them in cold tea twice a day.Headache
1. Tie a wide band tightly round the head.Ringworm
Cured by 7th son. Days Monday & Thursday.Skin disease
The eldest child of those whose surnames were the same before marriage, i.e., Finneran married a Finneran.(continues on next page)
