School: Ceann Mhálainne
- Location:
- Ardmalin, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Seán S. Ó Coigligh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1124, Page 319
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Answer. A sisterWhat side of a donkey is the most hair on.
Answer. The ouside30 sheep came in a gap, 50 more followed that, six, seven ten eleven 2 and 3 how many is that
Answer. Five30 sick sheep came in a gap on eof them died how many came back.
Answer. Twenty nineHow many feet have eighty sheep and shepherd and his dog.
Answer. TwoHow many hairs are in a cats tail.
Answer. None, all furI know a little house it would not hold a mouse, there are as many windows in it as in the king's big house.
Answer. A thimbleWhat is the difference between a cooper and a boatmaker.
Answer. Boatmaker keeping out the water, cooper keeping it inHow does a hen cross the road.
Answer. Step by stepWhy does the fire smoke.
Answer. Because it cannot chew(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Willie Mc Laughlin
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Culoort, Co. Donegal
