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School: Longford (roll number 12683)

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R. Mac Riocaird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0768, Page 092

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    forefathers. It is made from certain kinds of herbs. He has also got a cure for ringworm. It is made from herbs boiled together with sulphur. The seventh son in a family was always called "Doctor" because he was supposed to have to power to cure anything.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Louie Goodwin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Longford, Co. Longford