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School: Cnoc Breac

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New Inn, Co. Galway
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M. Ó Maoldúin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0045, Page 0380

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    the Italian- who knew no English how to answer. When he had taught them to his satisfaction he sent him to the officer.
    "How long have you been training?" asked the officer.
    "Twenty two years"
    "How old are you?"
    "Six months"
    "What do you think I am, a fool or an ass?" asked the officer irritably.
    "Both sir" replied the Italian.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. jokes (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kevin Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derrynamanagh, Co. Galway
    Informant
    John Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Derrynamanagh, Co. Galway