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School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

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Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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    Nancy Drohan 22nd Sept, '38
    Riddles
    What are eyes not eyes?
    Answer :- When the wind makes them water.
    What was the first man to travel round the world?
    Answer :- The man in the moon.
    Why is butter like a cowardly soldier?
    Answer :- Because as soon as it is under fire it runs.
    When are peas like soldiers?
    Answer :- When they are shelled.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nancy Drohan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Mr M. Drohan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann