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School: An Clochar, Dún an Ochta

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Dún an Uchta, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
An tSr. Kostka
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0056, Page 0066

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  3. XML “Local Cures - Stings of Insects”
  4. XML “Local Cures - Corns”
  5. XML “Local Cures - Swellings”
  6. XML “Local Cures - Cuts or Wounds or Bruises”

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  2. Local Cures - Corns

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    Corns
    Steep ivy leaves in vinegar until they become quite soft, then apply to corn. Secure on toe with a tiny bandage. Leave on for a few days - night and day. The corn can generally be removed in about three days.
    Olive Reynolds, Feamore.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  3. Local Cures - Swellings

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    Swellings
    Goose grease is a very good cure for swellings.
    This grease is rubbed into the affected parts and generally cures.
    Plenty of old Irish people preserve this grease and depend more upon it than on a doctor.
    Mary Kenny
    Redmount
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  4. Local Cures - Cuts or Wounds or Bruises

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    Cuts or wounds or bruises
    Paraffin Oil is a cure for these. A spiders web put on a cut is supposed to heal the
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
          1. leigheasanna ar ghalair ar dhaoine
            1. gearrthacha agus créachtaí (~41)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Mc Cormack
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dún an Uchta, Co. na Gaillimhe