School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cill Mochua (roll number 15632)

Location:
Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Sr. M. Calasanctius
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0843, Page 267

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    Ink ank under bank ten drawing four.
    Freagra - A woman milking a cow.
    Little Nanny Netty Coat standing in her petti-coat the longer she stands the shorter she grows
    Freagra - A lighting candle.
    When I came home from school I went to the meat-shop for 1 lb of meat. I ate ¾ what time was it?
    Freagra - A quarter to ate.
    What will you do when you have your shoes worn out?
    Freagra - Wear them in again.
    Why does a dog turn around twice before going to bed?
    Freagra - One good turn deserves another.
    When is a fish pond like a bird cage?
    Freagra - When there is a perch in it.
    Whey is a weaver like a novelist?
    Freagra - Because they are both yarn spinners.
    Why is a pickpocket popular?
    Freagra - Because he is taking money way.
    What coin is doubled if you take away its half?
    Freagra - A halfpenny.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Quinlan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Greenville, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Thomas Carroll
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny