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Castleknock, Co. Dublin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0790, Page 157

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  1. Cures

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    Told by Mr Plunket. aged 70.
    Castleknock Co. Dublin
    He heard them from a man named Carty who died about 50 years ago.
    Potatoes is good for a black eye.
    Cure for a headache is vinegar and brown paper. Salt and water is for a sore throat.
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    “There were two neighbours once upon a time.”

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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Stokes
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    10
    Address
    Castleknock, Co. Dublin
    Informant
    Mr Plunket
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    70
    Address
    Castleknock, Co. Dublin