School: Naomh Seosamh, Baile an Ruadháin (roll number 15829)

Location:
Baile an Ruáin, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
Mrs Nora Lally
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0077, Page 325

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  1. Take away the first letter, the last and then all the letters, what remains?
    (Postman).
    I am neither beast nor fowl though I have legs. Laid fresh daily, although I am not eggs. I am neither trees although I have leaves and without me for food you might not get any.
    (Table).
    What country expresses sorrow?
    (Wales).
    What English word contains three vowels, three syllables and only four letters?
    (Idea).
    If I were in sun and you were out of it what would the sun be?
    (Sin).
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Burke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile an Ruáin, Co. na Gaillimhe
    Informant
    James Owens
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    83
    Occupation
    Farmer