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 064
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“Patrick O' Dwyer of Fahanasoodry who lived about 1885 was a noted Herb Doctor.”
(continued from previous page)man called Dan - - had to go to America about forty years ago owing to the fact that the fairies always accompanied him everywhere he went.
On crossing the water the spell was broken and he saw them no more.Rheumatism:-
The flesh of a goose or a heron boiled into jelly.Cradle Cap :-
Make a cap of ivy leaves by sewing them together and then put the cap on the childs' head.Stomach Trouble: -
Put the stems of the [?] in a gallon of buttermilk and allow it to steep for three days. This mixture is a sure cure for all kinds of stomach trouble.Penny Royal :- A poultice of Penny Royal leaves will cure corns.(continues on next page)