School: Ballybay (Hall St.) (roll number 12378)
- Location:
- Béal Átha Beithe, Co. Mhuineacháin
- Teacher: C. Ó Maonaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0938, Page 344
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- (continued from previous page)who are supposed to be able to cure certain diseases. One living near Ballybay is said to be able to cure cancer provided it is not internal. Another in the town has a cure for eczema. This consists of an ointment which those who have used it claim in very severe in its effects. Anyone who keeps ferrets is supposed to be able to cure whooping cough. The cure consists of giving the ferrets milk to drink. When they have drunk a little the remainder is given to the person suffering from the whooping cough. This is supposed to cure them.
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