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School: The Rower (C.), Inistioge (roll number 15161)

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The Rower, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Labhaoise Nic Liam
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0847, Page 193

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    “Old people say there are several crocks of gold hidden in Brandon-hill.”

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  2. Olden Cures

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    1. Brown paper was a cure for a cut.
    2. Castor Oil was a cure for a wart.
    3. Pepper and Sulphur was a cure for a cough.
    4. Beech leaves and lard was a cure for a swelling.
    5. Boiled ivy leaves was a cure for rheumatism.
    6. To wash your feet in frog water was a cure for chilblains.
    7. A cobweb was a common cure for a cut.
    8. Treacle and Sulphur oand Cream-of-Tartar was a good blood tonic.
    9. The prick of a Goose-berry thorn was the cur for a sty
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