School: Clonmellon (C.) (roll number 9501)
- Location:
- Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Mrs O' Reilly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0725, Page 0212
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- (continued from previous page)Turpentine and wadding will cure a tooth ache.
A drink of hot punch is a cure for the measles
When you get a sprained ankle rub it with goose grease
A little weed grows in the fields around Clonmellon called "The Cat's Paw"; it is usually called "Crúibín an Cait" by the people. This weed is said to have the cure of the Yellow Jaundice
Sore eyes are often cured by bathing them with cold tea every morning until they are cured.The juice of boiled laurel leaves is often used also when cold for sore eyes.(Told to us by different people in Clonmellon)
