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School: Carraigíní (Carrigans)

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An Carraigín, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Máire E. Ní Stiopháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1108, Page 68

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    Answer.- A Well
    What part of the cow reached the byre first?
    Answer.- Her breath.
    He killed his mother, and buried his father, married his sister what sort of a man was he?
    Answer.- A Clergyman.
    What goes up the water and up the water and never reaches the head of the water?
    Answer.- A Mill Wheel.
    What travels all day with its house on its back.
    Answer.- A Snail.
    Which goes the faster heat or
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