School: Coill Beithne (C.), Baile Mhistéala (roll number 11266)
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- Coill Bheithne, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: -
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0514, Page 263
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- (continued from previous page)Red worms were used for bait in flooded water.
- Colio was the general ailment and a person would be almost dead before the doctor was sent for. A heated cover covered with flannel was put on the patient's stomach for a cure.A drop of poteen was often given - like burnt whiskey.
- Poteen was made largely. It used be sold in the towns and fetched a great price. Soldiers who were stationed in Mitchelstown and Clogheen used be raiding localities for stills.
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