A cabbage leaf dried to brittle crispness and made into an ointment with unsalted butter, applied to a sore throat (woman;s) will effect a cure.


Story collected by a student at Cromadh (B.) school (Croom, Co. Limerick) from informant Siobhán Ní Mhuineacháin.

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A cure for sore eyes is to pick the small flowers off Rose Mary bush put them in a bottle with a little water...


Story collected by Rita Cahill, a student at Newtownanner, Cluain Meala school (Newtownanner Demesne, Co. Tipperary) from informant Richard Cahill.

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Achadh na Habhla


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Achadh na Habhla (school) (Scotshouse, Co. Monaghan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Cantley.

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Ahane (C.) Lisnagry


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ahane (C.) Lisnagry (school) (Ahane, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher L. T. Walsh.

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An herb called bay leaf which grows on the banks of the river is said to cure a sore throat.


Story collected by Maggie Cashman, a student at An Teampoll Geal, Ceapach Chuinn school (Whitechurch, Co. Waterford) from informant an unidentified informant.

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Araid an Bhraoinín


Story collected by Séamus Ó Maoilearca, a student at Teach Chaoin (B.) school (Tagheen, Co. Mayo) (no informant identified).

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Araid an Bhraoinín leis an Salachar a Bhaint as Do Shúil


Story collected by Eibhlín Ní Mhaoilearca, a student at Beannchor Iorrais school (Bangor, Co. Mayo) from informant Antoine Ó Maoilearca.

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Baile Mhichíl


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Mhichíl (school) (Ballymichael, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Brian Ua Gafacháin.

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Baile na Mín


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile na Mín (school) (Ballinameen, Co. Roscommon), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Ó Conchobhair.

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Baile na nGalloglach (Milford)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile na nGalloglach (Milford) (school) (Millford, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tadhg Ó Súilleabháin.

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Baile Nua an Fhaoitigh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Nua an Fhaoitigh (school) (Newtownwhite, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Éilís Ní Mharascáil.

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Baile Uí Bhuaig (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Uí Bhuaig (B.) (school) (Ballyvoge, Co. Cork), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Martias Ó Luasaigh.

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Ballinamona


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballinamona (school) (Ballynamona, Co. Cavan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Michael Mc Keon.

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Ballinree, Nenagh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballinree, Nenagh (school) (Ballinree, Co. Tipperary), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Patrick Ahern.

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Balscadden


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Balscadden (school) (Balscaddan, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Séaghdha.

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An Bealach, Crosaire an Ghúlaigh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Bealach, Crosaire an Ghúlaigh (school) (Ballagh, Co. Tipperary), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Diarmuid Mac Fhloinn.

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Beannchor Iorrais


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Beannchor Iorrais (school) (Bangor, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Énrí.

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Behey


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Behey (school) (Behy, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Meadhbh, Bean Uí Dhochartaigh.

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Birr (St. Brendan's)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Birr (St. Brendan's) (school) (Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Conchobhair.

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Black-tea if rubbed to sore eyes, would cure them.


Story collected by Eileen Shine, a student at Cill Beathach school (Kilbaha Middle, Co. Kerry) from informant John C. Shine.

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An Bloscaod Mór


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Bloscaod Mór (school) (Great Blasket Island, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Nic Gearailt.

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Caisleán Gael


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Caisleán Gael (school) (Castlegal, Co. Sligo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Tiománaidhe.

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Cappamore (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cappamore (B.) (school) (Cappamore, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher James McCarthy.

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Carbury


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Carbury (school) (Carbury, Co. Kildare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher C. Nic Uilis.

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