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School: Traceystown (roll number 12156)

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Tracystown West, Co. Wexford
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Proínséas Bean Uí Phearáil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0883, Page 134

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    toothache again.
    Sore Eyes :- Bathe the eyes with cold tea about three times a day and it will remove bloodshot and soreness.
    Heartburn :- A small quantity of common bread-soda (about what would fit on a sixpence). if taken in water will cure heartburn and aid digestion.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. medical practice
        1. folk medicine (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Slevoy, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mrs O' Connor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    75
    Address
    Slevoy, Co. Wexford