School: Naomh Pádraig, Carrowmena (roll number 16787)
- Location:
- Ceathrú Meánach, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Teacher: Pádraig S. Ó Cathain
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- (continued from previous page)Why does a bull slaver?
Ans. Because he cannot spit.
White and black and red (read) all over?
Ans. A book.
What side of the jug is the handle on?
Ans. The outside.
As I went up Derry Street I met a gentleman,
He drew off his hat and drew off his gloves, and tell me the name of the man?
Ans. Andrew.
What goes round the house and round the house with a hundred feet after it?
Ans. A broom.
- We have a churn at home. It is two feet and nine inches tall. It is two and a half feet wide round(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Daniel Mac Gettigan
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ceathrú Meánach, Co. Dhún na nGall
- Informant
- Mrs Brigid Mac Gettigan
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 45
- Address
- Ceathrú Meánach, Co. Dhún na nGall
