School: Knockaderry (C.) (roll number 2419)

Location:
Knockaderry, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Hanna Mannix
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    a very short coat.
    Ans because it will be long enough before he gets another
    Why are old stockings like mice
    Because they quickly run into holes.
    Who was the first whistler and what tune did he whistle
    The wind over the hills far away.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. There was a man coming home from Killarney one night. It was very late, as he spent the evening with some friends
    About the time he came to Brennan's Glen it was near midnight, but a beautiful frosty night, but having a good pony and car he was trotting away to his heart's content
    When suddenly he overtook a red-haired young woman and not caring to leave her on the road he offered her a drive
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Hanna Mc Carthy
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Castlefarm, Co. Kerry