School: Birr (St. Brendan's)
- Location:
- Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly
- Teachers: S. Ó Conchobhair R. Ó Huigín
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- Riddles1. When does a fire move?
When it goes out.2. Why are bells very disobedient?
Because they never keep quiet
when they are tolled (told)3. Why do ferry-men annoy
people?
Because they are always
making them cross.4. Why is a beard like a habit?
Because it grows on you.5. Why is a serpent like a smart
boy?
Because you never pull his leg.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Harold Fitzgerald
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- J. Fitzgerald
- Gender
- Unknown
- Address
- Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Mr Meaher
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Monaincha, Co. Tipperary