School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)
- Location:
- Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: T. Healy
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- A big mouth and cannot talk, two ears and cannot hear, three legs and cannot walk.
Ans. A Pot.Long legs, short thighs, little head and no eyes.
Ans. A Tongs.A kitchen full room and could not catch a spoonful.
Ans. Smoke. I have a house that would not fit a mouse and it has as many windows as the Lord Mayor's house.
Ans. A Thimble. Where was Adam when the light went out?(continues on next page)- Collector
- John Devereux
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Delvin, Co. Westmeath
- Informant
- Patrick Devereux
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Delvin, Co. Westmeath