School: St John of God Convent, Rathdowney (roll number 16203)
- Location:
- Rathdowney, Co. Laois
- Teacher: The Sisters
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0828, Page 114
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- 1;The best cure for burns is an ointment made when linseed,oil.lard and some other ingredients are boiled and rubbed on the burn.
2; Butter when heated to the fire and applied when hot will draw out the burn thereby curing it.
3; A roasted cabbage leaf is a cure for burns when applied in time.
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