School: Domhnach Mór, Luimneach (roll number 16118)

Location:
Donaghmore, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Aingeal Nic Aodha Bhuidhe
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  1. Toothache
    This was cured by getting a frog and putting him in your mouth and allowing him screech three times then take him out and the toothache is supposed to go away. So in this way the old people cured it long ago.
    Una O'Connell 22.11.1937
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Connolly
    Gender
    Female