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School: Geevagh (roll number 1213)

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An Ghaobhach, Co. Shligigh
Teacher:
Seán Ó Gallchobhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0181, Page 164

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  1. Cure of a Whitlow

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    There is an herb called the cuckoo sorrel. It is a long thin leaf that grows around rushes. When the juice is bruised out of it and rubbed on the Whitlow it will cure it.
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  2. Cure of a Wound or Cut

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    To cure a wound or cut an herb is got which is called St Patrick's leaf. It grows in the fields but it is more common in a place where the grass is scarce or on trampled ground.It is put on the wound for two days. If it is not healed it is taken off and a new one put on.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
          1. leigheasanna ar ghalair ar dhaoine
            1. gearrthacha agus créachtaí (~41)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary T. Gilmartin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mrs R. Gilmartin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Ghaobhach, Co. Shligigh