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School: Athboy (C.)

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Athboy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Mhácháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0696, Page 379

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  1. Local Fairs (continued)

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  2. Local Cures

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    There are several ways in which people had found remedies for their ailments in former times. The earache is cured by pulling a piece of cotton wool and a drop of sweet oil into the ear. Another cure is to hold the ear over boiling water.
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