School: Cill Moibhí (C.) (roll number 13081)
- Location:
- Kilmovee, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Uí Dhubhthaigh
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- (continued from previous page)Why is T the wettest letter in the alphabet?
Because it is the middle letter in water.What side of the mug, is the handle?
The outside.Why is a river like a wath?
Because it never goes long without winding.What is it, that is under the fire and over the fire, and never touches the fire?
A cake in an oven. What is it that a lady often finds, but never rushes to see?
A hole in her stockingWhy does a cow look over the wall?
Because she cannot look under it.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Winnie Duffy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Clooncarha, Co. Mayo
- Informant
- Mrs C Duffy
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Clooncarha, Co. Mayo