School: Baile Máirtín, Muine Beag
- Location:
- Ballymartin, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: Bean an Bhreathnaigh
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A cabbage7. Why does a hen pick a pot?
Because she cannot lick it.8. What is it that goes up the ladder with its head down?
A nail in the a man's boot.9. Four bly landers, four stick standers, two lookers, two puckers, and a lash about.
A cow.10. Why does not a clock strike thirteen?
Because it has not a face to do it.11. What is it that goes from London to York without ever moving.
A railway line.12. How long did Cain hate Abel?
When he was able- Collector
- Teresa Dillon
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 14
- Address
- Ballymartin, Co. Carlow