School: Donore (roll number 6668)
- Location:
- Donore, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Maighréad Nic Eóin
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- CuresA BurnPour some olive oil on the part burned, and cover to keep out the air.
If olive oil cannot be had, cover the part burned with some bicarbonate of soda or flour.
The dust of a "Bocken" Barrow is a cure for a burn. Take the dust from the "Bocken" Barrow and rub it on the burned part.Anna ReillyGot from: Mrs Josephine Reilly (38)
Oldbridge,
Drogheda - BoilsCut up some soap and put it in a bowl. Pour boiling water over it and add some sugar. When cool it will be in a jelly. Use as an ointmentAnna ReillyGot from: Patrick Craven (82)
Oldbridge,
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- Collector
- Anna Reilly
- Gender
- Female
- Informant
- Patrick Craven
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 82
- Address
- Oldbridge, Co. Meath
- Another cure for a BoilSome half-cooked stirabout used as a poultice is very good for boils.Anna ReillyGot from: Andrew Dromgoole, (80)
Donore,
Drogheda