School: Baile Uí Ghrádaigh, Ceann Tuirc
- Location:
- Ballygrady South, Co. Cork
- Teacher: N., Bean de Róiste
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- CuresA dock leaf is a cure for a burn from a nettle.
A dock - rose is a cure for a bite from a dog.
Parafin - oil is a cure for a burn if rubbed on immediately after the burn.
Bread - soda is a cure for a burn.
Linseed meal is a cure for a boil.
Aspirin tablets would cure a pain in the head.
White bread and soap and sugar mixed together is a cure for a boil.
A nettle is a cure for a lump.
To stand in a hole of bog water it is good for a cold.
To walk out barefooted very early in the morning when the dew is very thick on the grass it(continues on next page)
