School: Templeshanbo (roll number 15021)
- Location:
- Templeshanbo, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Mhic Shéamuis
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Local CuresSome country people have very quaint cures. They believe if snails are applied to a wart it will surely disappear, and honey taken at once cures thrush. Laurel leaves fried in lard and the liqour applied when cold, brings instant releif from a burn or scald. There is one man in this district who is a seventh son, and has a special(continues on next page)
