School: Ross (roll number 12789)
- Location:
- Ross, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Cáit Bean Uí Mhaoláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0718, Page 067
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- Local CuresThese are some of the local cures in this district.Food left behind after a ferret is said to cure whooping cough. It is put in milk and tea and drank. Ass'es milk is also said to cure whooping cough.Salt put in a woolen sock heated and tied round the neck cures a sore throat.The seventh son or daughter has the cure of the running worm. The cure is made on(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Mary Kelly
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Tonagh, Co. Cavan