School: Birr (St. Brendan's)

Location:
Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly
Teachers:
S. Ó Conchobhair R. Ó Huigín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0821, Page 008

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0821, Page 008

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  1. Chilblains
    If you have chilblains get salt and water and a raw onion. Cut the onion in two and dip it in the salt and water and rub it on the chilblains and it will take away the pain.
    Wm McGee from Mr McGee, Seffin, Birr.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. (2) Go to the forge and get some forge-water and rub it on the chilblain and it will take the pain away.
    (3) To cut an apple in two equal halfs and rub that half that is on the left on the chilblain and it will cure them.
    William McGrath from Mr Leake, Holly Park, Birr.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.