School: Beárna, Galbally (roll number 12655)
- Location:
- Barna, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: C. Ó Máirtín
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0512, Page 479
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- (continued from previous page)What is the best way to make a coat last?
Make the trousers and waistcoat first.
Hink, hank, under a bank ten drawing four.
Milking a cow.
Black I am and much admired men sought me until they were tired, they broke my nose and smashed my face weary horse adn man, tell me this if you can?
A stack of turf.
Why is a waiter like a racehorse?
Because he runs for cups, plates and stakes.
The more you take from it the bigger it gets?
A grave.
What part of a cow goes out the gap first?
Her breath.
Why does a hen pick a pot?
Because she couldn't lick it.
Betty Batty inside the ditch
Betty Batty outside the ditch and
Betty won't touch you at all?
A nettle.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Josie Martin
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Boolanlisheen, Co. Limerick
