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School: Achadh Eóchaille, Inis Céin (roll number 10243)

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Aghyohil Beg, Co. Cork
Teacher:
C. Ó Ríordáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0312, Page 181

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    Twenty sheep upon a gap,
    Twenty more upon that,
    Six and seven,
    Twice eleven,
    Two and three,
    How much is that?
    Answer Five
    What goes from Cork to Dublin without moving?
    Answer: A railway line.
    Black as ink,
    White as milk,
    Hops upon the ground like hailstone.
    Answer: A magpie.
    A wee wee pony grey and slim,
    A long white flowing tail on him,
    I know a man with brassy hood is driving him all through the wood?
    Answer, Needle, thread and thimble.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
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    Gender
    Female
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    Gender
    Female