School: Na Creaga
- Location:
- Creggs, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Liam Ó Breandáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0015, Page 124
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- When is wine like a pig's tooth?
When its in a hogshead.
When does a child certainly not take after his parents?
When the parents have nothing for it to take.
When do we all resemble fishermen and shepherds?
When we are obliged to a thing by hook or by crook.
When is a tall man a little short?
When he has not quiet enough of cash.
Why is a watch the most difficult thing to steal?
Because it has to be taken off its guard.
Why does a publican get more profit than his customers?
Because all the pull is on his side.
What is the most dangerous time of the year?
When the buds are shooting.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Frankie Kilby
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Creggs, Co. Galway
- Informant
- William Keaveney
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Creggs, Co. Galway
