School: An Clochar, Dún an Ochta

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Dún an Uchta, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
An tSr. Kostka
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    nothing", replied a bright young land. "I saw my mother's sewing machine running up the ream of my trousers this morning".
    Kathleen Kenny, Redmount, Eyrecourt.
    Got from B O'Higgins, Dublin.
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    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. scéalta grinn (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Cissie Daly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dún an Uchta, Co. na Gaillimhe
    Informant
    T. Daly
    Address
    Dún an Uchta, Co. na Gaillimhe
  3. Once a medical student went to sit for an examination. He had a temperature of 103. He was in the first stage of typhoid fever. One of the questions asked of him was if he could give the symptoms of fever. "Well", said the student, "I think I have a temperature of 103 and a slight rash. "Thank you", said the examiner, "I think that is quite satisfactory". The student was then hurried out of the room having passed with first class honours.
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