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School: Howth (C.)

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Binn Éadair, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath
Teacher:
M. Ní Bhuain
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0792, Page 4

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    1. What has a tongue but is silent?
    A boot.
    2. What has four letters would frighten a thief?
    A. I. C. U.
    3. A long white thing with a red nose. The longer it stands, the shorter it grows?
    A candle.
    4. What is black and white and red all over
    A paper. (read)
    5. Twelve lazy children; a hard working man; and a lazy wife?
    A clock.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs F. Flood
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Dún Criofainn, Co. Bhaile Átha Cliath