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School: Monasterevin (Christian Bros.)

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Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
P. Mac Brádaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0779, Page 082

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    Another time Colley was working for the Priest. When he had the piece of work done, the priest asked him how much it was. Colley said "Ten shillings". "oh", said the priest, "That is too much, if I had a piece of wood and a saw I would be able to do it". "If I had a collar", said Colley. "I would be able to say Mass.
    One time he was standing at the monument, in the square, a motor-car came up and stopped. A man stepped out of the car, came over and read what was on the monument. Then he turned to Colley and said. "How often do you feed that dog?" "As often as he barks", replied Colley
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. jokes (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Liam Ring
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Monasterevin, Co. Kildare