School: Cluain an Droma, Mullach (roll number 5267)
- Location:
- Cloonadrum, Co. Clare
- Teacher: Brian Ó Huiginn
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0624, Page 282
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- 1. All at one side like the handle of a can.
2. All a lump like a dogs breakfast.
3. Growing down like the cows tail.
4. Dry like a Galway herring.
5. Strong like the tailor who killed seven in one blow.
6. Slippery like a trout.
7. Raining like you let it down off a riddle.
8. Flat just like a pancake.
9. All a lump like your head.
10. Fat like a hen on the forehead.
11. Fast like a March hare.
12. Weak as a rush.
14. Strong like a giant.
15. Awkward like a pig in a parlour.
16. Proud like a peacock.
17. Quick like lightning.
18. Going like the wind.
19. Clever like a fox.
20. Good in spots like the Curate's egg.
21. 'Tis lovely and grand like Sunday.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Máire Ní Laoghaire
- Gender
- Female
