School: Rooskey
- Location:
- Roosky, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Martin J. Casey
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- Why does a hen nib the pot?
Because she can't lick it.
What is it that has a head and foot and four legs?
A bed.
As I went down the boreen I met my aunt Joany she had timber toes an iron nose and on my word she'd frighten the crows.
A gun
Under gravel I did travel over water I did stand I rode the mare that never walked and carried the bridle in my hand.
A train.
As I went down the boreen I met my uncle Daisy I could cut the head off him and leave him down easy.
A bottle of stout.
5/7 of a chicken 2/3 of a cat 1/2 of a goat and what is that?
Chicago.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Eddie Hunt
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Roosky, Co. Mayo
- Informant
- Mary Carr
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Roosky, Co. Mayo