School: Ballyhaise
- Location:
- Ballyhaise, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Thos. Plunkett
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- (continued from previous page)24. Gout
Poultice made from a teaspoonful of soda and a handful of linseed wet with hot water.25. Sore throat
1/ Honey
2/ Potatoes boiled and mashed mixed with a teaspoonful of pepper. Then put into a woollen bag and tied around the neck.26. Sprains
Person is given the cure by some member of the family who has died. When "doing the cure" the person rubs and pulls the sprained joint while saying certain prayers.27. Palate of mouth down
Kneel down on the floor and some person- Collector
- Rosaleen Johnston
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 14
- Address
- Drumliff, Co. Cavan