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School: Clochar na Trócaire (roll number 13381)

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Cill Airne, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
An tSr. Aodán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0455, Page 201

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    plasters which were used for curing sores, the dandelion was a cure for all diseases. The mullein was used for consumption. The hemlock was used for reducing swellings. The ivy leaf was used for curing and healing sores. The elder leaf was a cure for burns and the dock leaf was a cure for stings of nettles. An old woman lives near Tralee in Kerry who can cure ringworm and all skin diseases. She has been known to cure certain diseases when professional aid has failed.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cáit Ní Chúrnáin
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Seán Úa Cúrnáin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Fhaiche Thoir, Co. Chiarraí