School: Gallbhaile (roll number 1316)

Location:
Galbally, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Mícheál L. Mac Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0902, Page 009

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  2. How many sticks go to build a crow's nest?
    None, the crow carries them.
    Hink hank under a bank ten drawing four?
    A woman milking a cow.
    Two feet on a ground, three over head, the head of the living in the mouth of the dead?
    A pot on a man's head.
    What is taking from you before you get it?
    Your photo.
    What is no use until it is broken?
    An egg.
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