School: Domhnach Mór, Luimneach (roll number 16118)
- Location:
- Donaghmore, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Aingeal Nic Aodha Bhuidhe
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- Get a black snail in a meadow and rub him to the warts. Then stick him on a whitethorn bush and according as he is withering the wart withers too.John Creed 16.11.1937
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- Get a hay-mouse and boil him in a saucepan of milk. When he is boiled give the milk to the person afflicted with the disease. This has been known to cure many.John Creed 16.11.37
- To cure diarrhoea a person should go to three wells without speaking to anyone and not to let the bottle touch the ground once. At each well he should get some of the water and bring it home to the invalid. The latter should drink the water which was believed to cure.John Creed 16.11.1937