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School: Guaire (Xtian Bros.) (roll number 12772)

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Gorey, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
S. Murphy
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    11
    How many bones in the human thigh?
    One in each, like a dish they lie.
    How many bones in the human knees?
    One in each, the kneepan please.
    How many bones in the leg from the knee?
    Two in each we can plainly see.
    How many bones in the ankle strong?
    Seven in each, but none is long.
    How many bones in the ball of the foot?
    Five in each as the palms are put.
    How many bones in the toes-half a score?
    Twenty - eight, and there are no more.
    Collected by :
    John O'Brien, Knockavotha, Gorey.
    From :
    Mr. Howard, Knockavotha, Gorey.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John O' Brien
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockavota, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Howard
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockavota, Co. Wexford