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School: Cill Íomair (C )

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Cill Íomair agus An Bhuaile Bheag, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teachers:
Eilís Ní Dhomhnaill Brighid Nic Chormaic
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    1. Why does a cow look over the ditcj?
    Because she could'nt look over it.
    2. As I went out a slobbery gap I met a little man with a red cap he was more afraid of a cock and hen than all king Georges men.
    A worm.
    3. Round the world round the world and always in a corner.
    A stamp on a letter
    4. As round as an apple as deep as a pail and it never cries out till its caught by the tail.
    A Bell.
    5. As round as an apple as deep as a cup and all the kings horse's would not draw it up.
    A Well.
    6. What part of the cow goes out the gate first?
    Her breath.
    7. What's full and holds more?
    A pot of potatoes holds water
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