School: Baile an tSléibhe (roll number 1524)
- Location:
- Cornalee, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Eibhlín Níc Coisdeabha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0268, Page 101
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- (continued from previous page)46. If goes round the wood and round the wood and never gets into the wood.
The bark of the Tree.
47. There is a town in Ireland which is noted for its fame Its spelt backwards and forwards and it's all the same.
Navan.
48. If you killed your father and mother what would you be?
An Orphan.
49. Why does a beggarman drink the coffee?
Because he has no proper tea. (property)
50. Why does a hen pick a pot?
Because she can't lick it.
51. Why does the hen cross the road?
To get to the other side
52. What's the best things for a smoking chimney?
Put out the fire.(continues on next page)
