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School: Ballyjamesduff Convent

Location:
Baile Shéamais Dhuibh, Co. an Chabháin
Teacher:
Sr. Mary Theresa
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    (1) Ques
    A Clipper of hedges, a clipper of ditches a little brown cow with a leather pair of horns.
    Ans. A hare.
    (2) Ques.
    Why is Chapel St. the warmest street in the town?
    Ans. Because there is Cole in it.
    (3) Ques Why is Dublin Street compared with a fair day?
    Ans. Because there are Byers in it.
    (4) Ques.
    Why is Mr James Bradys compared with a bog.?
    Ans. Because there is a bank above it.
    (5) Ques.
    Why is Stradone St. the richest St. in the town.?
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    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
    Betty Brady
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile Shéamais Dhuibh, Co. an Chabháin
    Informant
    Mr John Brady
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baile Shéamais Dhuibh, Co. an Chabháin