School: Kilskeer (B.) (roll number 1421)

Location:
Kilskeer, Co. Meath
Teachers:
Máirtín Ó Loingsigh R. Ó Fithcheallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 304

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  1. Christy Leavy, Kilrush, Clonmellon has the cure of running ring-worm, and of the toothache also.
    James Martin Clonmellon, has the cure of the "burst". There is a well in Killanan called the spa well, the water has the cure of the sore eyes.
    Mrs Daly Clonmellon can make ointment to cure burns.
    Mrs Gary Clonmellon has the cure of the thorn.
    Mrs Fitzsimons mother Clonmellon can make ointment to cure pock on the tits of cow, it is made from carbolic soap and goats milk.
    Francis Meehan has the cure of the sore mouth.
    Michael Casserly Cloncat has the cure of the ring worm.
    Mrs Craford Kilalon has the cure of the burns.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English