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School: Foynes (C.) (roll number 2814)

Location:
Faing, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Eithne Ní Mhaidín
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    bird’s nest. There were three eggs in it. they took one a piece, and left two in it.
    Ans = It was all the one name.
    Q - As I looked out my window, I saw the dead carrying the live.
    Ans = A boat with people in it.
    Q - Why does a hen pick a pot.
    Ans = Because she cannot lick it.
    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
    Máire Ní Séoighe
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr C. O Mally
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Address
    Faing, Co. Luimnigh