School: Walshestown (roll number 3245)

Location:
Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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    Ans. It contains the ashes of the great (grate).
    We are a curious family,
    Just five our number are,
    In every word you read or write
    One of us must be there,
    Without the aid of one of us
    Not a single word you'll form.
    We're found in places cot and ship,
    And even in the storm?
    Ans. The vowels.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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