School: Carraig na Heorna (roll number 10938)
- Location:
- Carricknahorna, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Susan Mary Irwin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1028, Page 382
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On this page
- (continued from previous page)most?
-In the Fall [sic]
60. Twenty is but six of us,
Six is but three,
Nine is but four of us,
What can we be?
-Letters of the alphabet.
61. What is the difference between knifing your neighbour and killing a pig?
-One is assaulting with intent to kill and the other is killing with intent to salt.
62. When do we resemble wheels?
-When we are tired [sic]
63. What does an artist prefer to draw?
-His salary probably.
64. Why are tailors like large pelicans trying to get into small holes?
-Because, they are a long time getting their bills in.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Susan Mary Irwin
- Gender
- Female
