School: Maigh Locha (Cailíní)
- Location:
- Moylough, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Eibhlín, Bean Uí Challaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0081, Page 239
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- (continued from previous page)A: Heat because you can easily catch a cold.
Q: Why is it easy to break into an old man's house?
A: Because his gait (gate) is broken and his locks are few.
Q: What would a pig do if he wanted to build a house for himself?
A: Tie a knot on his tail and call it a pig's tie (pig sty)
Q: Who was the first whistler and what did he whistle
A: The wind-Over the hills and far away
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