School: Caladh (C.) (roll number 8740)
- Location:
- Callow, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Bean Uí Éaráin
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- It is as round as an apple, as deep as a cup, and all the men in London Derry could not lift it up. = A well.
As round as an apple, as flat a a pan, the shape of a woman, and the image of a man. = A penny.
It is under the fire, and over the fire, and never touches the fire. = A cake in an oven.
My grandfather behind the door, and a hundred coats on him. = A head of cabbage.
It is in the night, and out in the day. = A door
London, Derry, Cork and Kerry, spell that without a K. = That
It opens like a barn door, it shuts like a trap and you would think of many things, before you would think of that = An umbrella.
As I looked out the window, I saw the dead carrying the live.= A ship.
Long legs, crooked thighs, small head, and no eyes = A tongs.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Seán Mac Dhómhnaill
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Cuillonaghtan, Co. Mayo