School: Drumbaragh (roll number 10801)

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   The water from Mulrua well near Delvin cures the rose. If he is a man he must sens a boy to bring the water. When the water is applied, the boy must return, and must place a rag on the white-thorn bush over the well. If a woman a girl must be sent. Three Aves to be said to Saint Mary. A present must be given to the person who lifts the water. It will be cured in nine days.
   Rose: Water of Lough Crew cures it. A man must send a girl and vice versa. Only a pint of water is to be taken. Don;t look behind.
   Mumps: Walk round a pig sty and say "Mucna Mucna, sin agat do leicne''. Do this three times.
   Rose: Water of Knockrua, but person who lifts it must have his father and mother living
   Chilblains: Pint of sweet oil, venice turpentine, 1/2 oz of lars, 3oz of beeswax. Put it in a saucepan over gentle heat. Stir with bone spoon. Simmer for a few minutes. Get a linen rag put on

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. activities
      1. medical practice
         1. folk medicine (~11,815)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Ethel Leavy

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   13

   Address

   New Grove, Co. Meath

   Informant

   Stephen Skelly

   Gender

   Male

   Address

   Bective Street, Co. Meath