School: Baile Thomáis, Gabhailín (roll number 15407)

Location:: Thomastown Demesne, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:: Éamonn Ó Dubhláine

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Superstition (continued)

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in the sky is a sign of rain.
If it was raining on St. Swithin Day it would be raining for forty days.

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Cures

The dew of the grass is a cure for sore eyes.
To stop bleeding put a cob web over it.
Cream for parched lips or face.
Sugar and soap is a great drawing poultice.
Bread and hot water is a great cleaning poultice.
Hot milk with pepper

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