School: Baile Uí Mhuinghile (roll number 8284)

Location:
Ballymonally, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Mac Gearailt
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    It warns all good children when the school they should attend: It tells them when their class begins and when their lessons end...

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    4. As round as an apple as flat as a pan one side a woman and the other side a man.
    =A Penny.
    5. What would you put in to a barrell to make it lighter.
    =Auger holes.
    6. What side of the cup is the handle.
    =The Outside.
    7. Around the rugged road the ragged rascal ran will you tell me how many R's in that and I'll say your a clever man. - None
    8. Why does a horse look over a ditch. Because he cannot look under it.
    9. Why does a hen cross a road.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máire Nic Aoidh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tawnaghmore, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Áine Nic Aoidh
    Relation
    Unknown
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    88
    Address
    Tawnaghmore, Co. Mayo