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School: Cill Moibhí (C.) (roll number 13081)

Location:
Kilmovee, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Dhubhthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0114, Page 224

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  3. XML “Nora's Tree”
  4. XML “The Little […] Boys”

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  1. Nora's Tree (continued)

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  2. The Little […] Boys

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    Ten little [...] boys out to dine
    One shocked its little self and then there was but nine
    Nine little [...] boys stopped up too late
    One over slept itslef and then there was but eight,
    Eight little [...] boys they went into heaven.
    One said he would stay there and then there was but seven
    Seven little [...] boys chopping up sticks
    One chopped itself up and then there was but six,
    Six little [...] boys with a hive
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