School: Radharc na Sionainne (roll number 6356)

Location:
Canbeg, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Pádraig Mac Murchadha
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    Q. Why ought a greedy man wear a plaid waistcoat;
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    Q. Why is a game of tennis like a party of children;
    A. Because there is always a racket;
    Q. Why is corn and potatoes like Chinese idols;
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    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Thighearnan
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Bean Mhichil Mhic Pharthlann
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    79
    Occupation
    Bean feirmeora
    Address
    Corraweehil Glebe, Co. Leitrim