School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile Mathúna (roll number 3865)
- Location:
- Ballymahon, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Sr. M. Clement
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Sweat-houses
Beside the house Leo Casey lodged in Clerana Newtowncashel is a structure called a sweat-house where people went to get cured or to get relief from pains, such as rheumatism or sciatica.
It is constructed partly like a limekiln, but flag covered overhead. The person entered on the hands and knees. Inside there is room for 2 or 3 persons, and it is high enough for a tall person to stand up.
The place was thoroughly heated(continues on next page)- Informant
- Patrick Casey
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ardoghil, Co. Longford