School: St. Brigid's (B.) (roll number 12925)

Location:
Loch Garman, Co. Loch Garman
Teacher:
M. Gúld
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  1. A cure for a burn is to put bread soda on it.
    A cure for a boil is to put soap and sugar on it.
    A cure for a scald is to put salt on it.
    A cure for a sore is to let a dog lick it.
    A cure for a sprained ankle is to bathe it in cold water.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtas an leighis
        1. leigheas dúchasach (~11,815)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Edward O' Neill
    Gender
    Male
  2. To cure a sprain use bran.
    To cure pimples boil sting nettles and eat them.
    To cure a black eye put a piece of raw beef to it.
    To cure the heartburn eat a small piece of chalk.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.