School: Cúl na Fearna

Location:
Coolnafarna, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Duibhir
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  1. What is the difference between and ass and a stamp.
    Answer = One goes with a lick and the other with a stick.
    There was a man that rode through this town. Grey Grisel was his name. His saddle bag was gilt with gold. Thats three times I have told you his name.
    Answer = was
    How many feet has forty sheep a shepherd and his dog.
    Answer = Two
    A bottomless vessel holding flesh and bones.
    Answer = A ring on your finger.
    As round as an apple and
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