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School: Drumatemple (C.) (roll number 7055)

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Droim an Teampaill, Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
Treasa, Bean Uí Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0260, Page 194

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    rode the mare that never had a foal and carried the bridle in my hands? A train.
    What would you take from "six" to make nine? The letter s.
    What is all the world doing at the one time? Breathing.
    Out of a room, I cannot get a crown full? Smoke.
    Why doesn't a clock strike thirteen? Because it hasn't the face to do it.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Noone
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Corr na Muclach, Co. na Gaillimhe