School: Druim Beag (roll number 9035)
- Location:
- Drumbeg, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Sinéad Bean de Faoite
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1105, Page 167
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- As I went through the silly slap.
I met a big black bull.
He kicked and I flung.
If you had been there you would see the fun.
Ans. A jag in my foot.II
One big working Father.
One wee lazy fat Mother.
Twelve wee starving children.
And a white washed floor.
Ans. A Clock.III
As I went up the lane.
I met my Aunt Mary Jane.
She had iron nose and wooden toes.
And she's the boy can scare the crows.
Ans. A gun.IV
As I went through a slithery slap.
I met my Uncle Davy.
I cut off his head and sucked his blood.
And left him lying crazy.
Ans. A bottle of whiskey.V
A head like a thimble.
- Collector
- Isobel Long
- Gender
- Female
