School: Monaghan (Christian Bros.) (roll number 16723)
- Location:
- Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: M. Ó Floinn
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- Get nine thorns from a gooseberry bush and prick the sty once with each thorn while making the sign of the cross.
- Carry a small new potato around with you in your pocket. Wear red flannel next your skin.Eat plenty of new celery.Sting yourself with nettles.
- CornsSoak the feet in washing soda for ten minutes rub on a little olive oil, then you easily pick them out.