School: Gort na Léime (roll number 13012)

Location:
Gortaleam, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Liam Ó Ceallaigh
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  2. Q. What has three feet and no legs
    A. A yard.
    Q. What is half the moon like
    A. The other half.
    Q. I have a little red cow she eats all she gets and dies when she drinks.
    A. A fire.
    Q. Big long Tom with a big red nose. The longer he stands the quicker he goes.
    A. A candle
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