School: Ráth na mBeach (roll number 17129)
- Location:
- Rathnamagh, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: R. Ó Gallchobhair
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- (continued from previous page)Why is Treenagh like a fish?
Because there are "Gills" in itWhy does a hen pick the pot?
Because she cannot lick itWhy is a sheep like a postboy?
Because he sometimes carries letters on his [?] - A jumper of ditches, a clipper of corn, a tight little body with two leather horns.
A hareWhat is it that has a face and no head
A watchWhy does the chimney smoke?
Because it cannot chewWhat is it that goes from house to house and sleeps out at night A roadWhat is it that has ribs and no trunk.
An umbrellaTwenty four white cows tied to a stall, up come the red one and licks them all.
Your tongue and teeth(continues on next page)- Collector
- Eva Laing
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Cloonkee, Co. Mayo