School: Grangegeeth (roll number 2630)

Location:
Grangegeeth, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Seósaimhín, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0714, Page 315

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    5. Rub with archangel tar.
    For Mumps - Rub your head to a pig and go round a pig-cot a few times saying "Hugana, Mugana."
    For Corns - Damp washing-soda with water and put on the corn for several days.
    For Sore Mouth - 1. A posthumouns child breathes on the sore mouth three times on each of the five visits.
    2. The seventh son.
    For Cuts - 1. Apply St. Patrick's leaf.
    2. Bathe in the water in which potatoes were boiled.
    For a Cold - 1. Take boiled buttermilk sweetened with sugar.
    2. Black currant jelly or
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English