School: Mághthobair (Mohober), Dúrlas Éile (roll number 7048)
- Location:
- Mohober, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Máirtín Ó Mathghamhna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0562, Page 039
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- (continued from previous page)A person milking a cow.
As round as an apple as deep as a cup and all the king's horses couldn't pull it up?
A well.
What trade would you recommend to a short boy?
Grocer(Grow sir)
If you fall into a river what would happen you first?
You would get wet.
- Why is a watch like a river?
Because it doesn't go far without winding.
What has an eye but cannot see?
A needle.
What man wears the biggest cap?
The man with the biggest head.
What is the difference between one yard and two yards?
A fence.
Why is a fishing rod like a railway station?
Becuase it is not good without a line.
How many sides has a round tin?
Two; the inside and outside.
Leaper of ditches crowning of thorns a little brown cow and a pair of leather horns?
A hare.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Ena Fitzgerald
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Ballintaggart, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- K. Breenan
- Age
- 25
- Address
- Ballintaggart, Co. Tipperary
