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School: Dún Bhéacháin (Dunbeacon) (roll number 15552)

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Dunbeacon, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Foghlú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0289, Page 173

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  1. Local Cures (continued)

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    Cold tea if rubbed to sore eyes would cure them
    Engine Oil if rubbed to a burn before blisters come on it will not let the burned part blister and will cure the burn.
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  2. Local Cures

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    Soda
    is a cure for a burn when placed on the burn immediately after it occurs
    …………………………..
    Boiled potatoes
    are a cure for a sore throat. They should be applied in a stocking around the throat immediately after boiling
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    Grated potatoes
    are a cure for a burn
    …………………………..
    Fresh butter
    when boiled into butter oil was considered by the old people as the best cure for a sore-throat
    …………………………..
    To lick an eascú-luacra
    is a cure for a burn
    If a person strikes his forehead causing a lump to rise it can be avoided by placing a cold slate against it immediately after it occurs.
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