Folk culture and folk medicine
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Account of folk culture and folk medicine in Burrishoole Parish from Irish tourist Association Survey, 1942
There are 7 pages in the Burrishoole survey describing various aspects of folk life in the area. There is an account of the typical domestic house, highlighting the differences between the houses here and in Achill. There is a brief description of querns or hand mills used in the production of oatmeal and flour. The subject of folk medicine is given substantial treatment with cures for a variety of ailments outlined.
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Curiosities, customs, patterns