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School: Clochar na Trócaire, An Uaimh (roll number 16100)

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Navan, Co. Meath
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An tSr. Concepta le Muire
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  2. Local Cures

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    Cuts.
    Nettles and salt when bruised and mixed and applied to a cut are supposed to heal it
    Pains.
    Celery when eaten cures pains
    Kidney Trouble
    1. Boiled gravel root and drink it.
    2. The water of a boiled dandelion when drank
    Colds.
    The holy thistle when boiled and drank is supposed to cure a cold
    Sore Throat.
    The blackcurrant when eaten or given in a hot drink cures a sore throat or Rasberry wine is also a gargle for sore throats.
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