School: Bennekerry, Carlow
- Location:
- Bennekerry, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: Liam Ó hAodha
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- People long ago used to roast salt and put it in their stockings, and tie it around their necks to cure a sore throat. There is a well in Kellinstown called St. Patrick's well. People visit it for to get warts cured. The seventh son or daughter has power to cure ringworm, and Anthony's Fire.
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- May Lennon
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Palatine, Co. Carlow
- There is a girl living in Ballincarrig who was not able to walk with pains(continues on next page)