School: Kilsaran (roll number 14207)
- Location:
- Kilsaran, Co. Louth
- Teacher: P. Ó Corragáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0671, Page 031
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- (continued from previous page)'Thrush'
6. A person born after their father's death can cure it by blowing his breath on the affected part.
'Rashes'
7. To cure a Rash flour and butter is mixed with an knife until it becomes a fine paste and then it is applied to the affected part.
A 'Swollen Throat'
8. To cure a Swollen throat a handful of salt is heated and put into a silk stocking and applied to the affected part.
- Collector
- Christy Reilly
- Gender
- Male
