School: Cnapach (Crappagh) (roll number 7529)

Location:
An Chnapach, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
Mrs Horan
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  1. Children chose it
    Don't refuse it
    Tis a precious diadem
    Highly prize it,
    Don't despise it
    You will need it when you're men.
    Love & cherish
    Keep & nourish
    'Tis more precious far than gold.
    Watch & guard it
    Don't discard it
    Yow will need it when you're old.
    Answer A good name.
    Constantinople is a big word. Spell it in two letters?
    It.
    Spell ass, cart, & tacklings in three letters
    Answer A for ass, c for cart & t for tasklings Act.
    Londonderry, Cork Kerry. Spell that without a K.
    Answer that.
    Why is an island like the letter T?
    Because it's in the middle of water.
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