School: Baile an Bhile (C.) (roll number 15488)

Location:
Ballinvilla Demesne, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bríd Nic Giollachlaoin
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    5. Why does a hen pick the pan?
    Because she can not lick it.
    6. As round as an apple as flat as a pan, half of a woman and half of a man?
    A penny.
    7. As round as an apple, as deep as a cup and all the kings horses could not pull it up?
    A well.
    8. Spell black water in three letters.
    Ink.
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