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1. Old Remedies (continued)

   

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   of an elder tree cures burns and scalds.

   A bruise on your nails - A slice of a raw potato cures it.

   First shot whiskey cures rheumatism and pains.

   Caustic is good for taking off warts.

   

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2. Condron's Evictions

   

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   Last week I passed through Charleville
   And many a sight I spied.
   Castle towers and shady bowers,
   And lawns extending wide
   And lawns extending wide my boys,
   Where the deer bounds fair and free.
   And the wild fowl run in the noon day sun in sweet security.

   But near the gate I must relate
   I met an aged man. And I said
   Where are those people gone
   Pray tell me if you can.
   And where-fore this deserted house
   Through the roof the rain comes
   down. Behold the bailiffs work he said
   And he cursed the agent Brown

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   History Edit

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Teresa Walsh

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   12

   Address

   Screggan, Co. Offaly

   Informant

   Mrs Walsh

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   40

   Address

   Screggan, Co. Offaly