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School: Baile Giolla tSionáin (B.), An Gleann (roll number 11307)

Location:
Baile Mhic Giolla tSeanáin Uachtarach, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Tadhg Ó Cathasaigh
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    how is it?
    (The last boy took the basin and the egg).
    9. Tom and John are two brothers. What is John to Tom's mother?
    (Her son).
    10. Why does a hen cross the road?
    (Because she wants to go to the other side).
    11. Why does a hen peck a pot?
    (Because she cant lick it).
    12. I went up a little road. I came down a little road, and I put the little road on my back?
    (A ladder).
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Wallace
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Tulach Liag, Co. Luimnigh