School: Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 10262)
- Location:
- Anglesborough, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Cadhla
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0514, Page 061
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“Patrick O' Dwyer of Fahanasoodry who lived about 1885 was a noted Herb Doctor.”
(continued from previous page)a rock rub the water to the warts and they will disappear after three turns. You should not go out with the intention of finding the Loch or snail.E) Rub your fasting spit to the warts three mornings in succession.
SCURVYThe best cure in the world for this is the Scurvy Grass that grows on the brink of the lakes on the Galtees. Hundreds of people in the district have been cured by this Grass. It is known by Denis Lenihen Esg., Post Office, Anglesboro, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
CutsBuachaillín a' Chascair ground up and placed on the cut is a sure cure.
BleedingSnarlios or apply a Spider's Web.
Common RashOne time I had a dose of common rash and three or four doctors failed to cure me. Patrick O'Dwyer boiled briars and told me to rub the briar-water to the rash and it very soon cured me.(continues on next page)