School: Cluain Mór (1), Baile an Droichid

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Clonmore, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Laochdha
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  3. XML “Local Cures and Doctors - Stings”
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
          1. medicine for human sicknesses
            1. stings (~29)
    Language
    English
  2. Miscellaneous
    1). "The dew where sheep lay is supposed to be for curing the measles. Gather it in the morning + drink it but the person who has the measles must gather it himself ( Thos. Keogh)
    2). "Witches long ago used to boil frogs to cure the measles" (Thos Keogh Ballyshane).
    3). "Cold tea is a good thing for bad eye sight or for sore eyes. Put it in a dish + put your eyes down open in it" (Ths. Keogh).
    4). "Goose grease is good for rheumatism, stiff joints etc." (General). ( or fresh bulls)
    5). "Carry a boiled potato in your pocket
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