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School: Ferrybank, Waterford (roll number 14999)

Location:
Port an Chalaidh, Co. Phort Láirge
Teacher:
R. Ó Luinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0844, Page 159

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  2. Local Cures

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    The white of an egg is very good for a blister.
    Little drop of whiskey is good to ease a toothache.
    Rub a snail on a wart for three nights and three mornings to cure it.
    Boiled water off potatoes is very good for chilblains.
    A cold stone is good
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