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School: Ráth Chormaic (B.) (roll number 1598)

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Rathcormack, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Tomás de Barra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0381, Page 397

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    A man named Paddy Foley lived in this village. He was noted for his wit.
    On one occasion a funeral came to Rathcormac Cemetery. One of the jarveys came to a Public House and asked of Paddy Foley who was at the door:
    "Can I come in."
    As the day was Sunday the Public House was shut. The jarvey was a big, strong, fat man. Paddy paused, looked closely at the jarvey and at the door, and then replied:
    "Wait a minute, until I get a tape and measure you."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. jokes (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Seán Colmán Ó' Murchadha
    Gender
    Male