School: Ballyjamesduff Convent
- Location:
- Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Sr. Mary Theresa
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Because there is a Goldrick in it (Gold - rick)
(6) Ques.
Why is Main Street compared with a zoo.?
Ans. Because there are Campbell's in it.
(7) Ques.
Why are all people in Water - Lane good singers.?
Ans Because there is a Trainor in it.
(8) Ques
Why is Granard St. compared with a river.?
Ans Because there are Floods in it
(9) Ques
Why is Market Street compared with Scotland?
Ans. Because there are Highlands in it
(10) Ques.
Why does a donkey eat thistles?
Ans. Because he is an ass.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Betty Brady
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
- Informant
- Mr John Brady
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan