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School: Moynalvey (roll number 7567)

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Moynalvy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Mrs Bridget M. Kelly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0689, Page 276

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    off the feet if they are bathed in water, in which potatoes are boiled.
    The cure chilblains on the feet.
    Potatoes are split, left in a basin, and salt is sprinkled on them overnight. Next morning rub the potatoes to the effected part.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. shoes (~1,841)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    James Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Clonymeath, Co. Meath