School: Castleterra
- Location:
- Castleterra, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Ss. Ó Ciosóig
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0973, Page 093
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you to France. Ans. - the moon.9) Punch & Judy started a race, Judy stood to tie her lace. Which won the Race. Ans. - Which10) One lily lander, two stilly standers, four hookers, two crookers, a licker & lasher. Ans - a cow.110 Down in yonder meadow there is a table & in that there is a drawer & in that drawer there is a cup & in that cup there is a sup & all the world must taste it. - Death
