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 047
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- (continued from previous page)The letter L.
Twenty four white calves hanging in a hall, and one big red one licking them all?
A person's mouth.
Why is a card player always in good company?
Because he plays with Kings and Queens.
What is that you can hear and you can't see?
Wind.
If a person had a match an oil-stove and a cigarette to light which of them would he light first?
The match.
What number is finished by adding one letter?
One; add D and it is done.
Why is a beehive like a spectator?
Because it has a bee-holder.
Why is a waiter like a racehorse?
Because he runs for cups, and plates, and steaks.
- What author is never slow?
Swift.
What is it that holds water and is full of holes?
A sponge.
Which way is the best to make a coat last?
Make the vest and trousers first.
Who may marry many a wife(continues on next page) - Collector
- James Mc Grath
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Con Mc Grath
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 53
- Address
- Modeshil (Ayre), Co. Tipperary
