School: St Brigid's, Castleknock
- Location:
- Castleknock, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: Mrs Thornton
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- The Rat
Written by Winifred Coyle aged 11
Castleknock, Co Dublin
October 1937
Told to her by her mother
Mrs Coyle
Castleknock
Co Dublin(continues on next page) - Wakes
Long ago the wakes were different to what they are now. The people from around the neighbourhood would come in and dance and sing and play games of every sort. Between times they would say the Rosary and sing hymns - RiddlesWhat fish has its eyes nearest together.
The smallest
If your uncle's sister ist not your aunt what relatioion is she to you?
your mother
Why is a train ticket a riddle?
Because you have to give it up
When is a man like a looking-glass?
When he reflects- Collector
- Winifred Coyle
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Castleknock, Co. Dublin
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- Mrs Coyle
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Castleknock, Co. Dublin