School: Belturbet (B)
- Location:
- Belturbet, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Mc Govern
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- (continued from previous page)Water Disease: Marsh Mallow is used for curing this disease. Also used for a swollen udder.Surnames:
Chin cough: A father and mother of the same name i.e. both being of the same name before marriage have the power of curing this disease, by giving [?] something to give the child.
Another cure is to lead the child over running water.
Mrs. Michael Smith - formerly Mrs. E O'Reilly - of Castle Hill Belturbet had this cure.
