School: Killyon (roll number 7120)
- Location:
- Killyon, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Brighid, Bean Uí Fithcheallaigh
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- (continued from previous page)you were guessing for ever you would not guess that.
Answer: An umbrellaNo. 4.
What is the longest word in the English language.
Answer: Smiles because there is a mile between the first and last "s".No. 5.
Men may come and men may go but I will go for ever.
Answer: RiverNo. 6.
How many cuts of a knife would a well pointed scallop want.
Answer: It does not want any if it is well pointed.No. 7.
What is more numerous in a thatched house than straws.
Answer: The joints of the straws.Under the water and over the water and never tips the water(continues on next page)- Collector
- John Brady
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Killyon, Co. Meath
- Informant
- Joe Brady
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Killyon, Co. Meath