School: Baile Mhic Ealgóid (2)
- Location:
- Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Sarah Blennerhassett
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- (continued from previous page)7. As I was going out the slippery gap I met my Uncle Davie, he had limber heels and iron toes and upon my he would frightened the crows
Ans. A gun.
8. Constantinople is a very big word and if you cannot spell it you are a very big dunce
Ans. It.
9. Long legs, crooked thighs small head and no eyes.
Ans. A tongs.
10. Why does an ass prefer thistles before grass?
Ans. Because he is an ass
11. Why are children like corn?
Ans. Because they are both thrashe.
12. On what side of a cup is the handle
Ans. On the outside.
13. Spell excellency in four letters(continues on next page)
