School: Cullyfad, Longford (roll number 15975)
- Location:
- Killyfad, Co. Longford
- Teacher: William Balfe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0760, Page 323
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Ans; A candle.
7. Why is churning like a catherpillar.
Ans; Because it makes the butter fly.
8. I have a sister called peepty-peep, if she goes near you she will tickle your feet.
Ans; A nettle.
8. What vegetable never can be brought abroad.
Ans; A leak.
10. Patch upon patch without stitches.
Ans; A head of cabbage.
11. Hity haty sat on the wall, Hity Haty got a great fall.#
All the men in Derry could not put it together again.
Ans; An egg.
12. As I went across Westminster bridge I met a Westminster scolar he took off his hat and drew off his gloves(continues on next page)
