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School: Athea (roll number 15686)

Location:
Athea, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Mrs M. Danaher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0486, Page 036

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    Sore throat = gargle with hot water and salt. Let the juice of the stem of a nóinín in the nostrils and down to the throat.
    Sty = Rub with a marriage ring. Bathe in black tea.
    Warts = Rub with water found in the hollow of a stone.
    Whooping cough = drink ferrets leavings.
    Toothache = Break the tigh of a clog between the teeth.
    Boils = mix sugar and soap together and put them to the boil.
    Sore leg = Rub butter to it and let a dog lick it.
    Burns = When you get burned immediately put your leg into
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Cathasaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Athea, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Mrs Casey
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Athea Lower, Co. Limerick