School: Kilcoskan, The Ward
- Location:
- Kilcoskan, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: (name not given)
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- Local Cures
Toothache:-
1. Put a bag or stocking of hot salt to the jaw.
2. The tooth of a dead person (obtained from the grave) should be rubbed against aching tooth.
3. Mustard, Ginger, Chew Tobacco, Whiskey, Salt & water.
4. Put a frog in the mouth & hold it by the leg & it will suck away the decaying portion.whooping cough :- Fairy Maggots should be placed in a bag around the neck.
Hairy Maggots are commonly called, "God's Horses" in my district.(continues on next page)