School: Ferrybank, Waterford (roll number 14999)

Location:
Port an Chalaidh, Co. Phort Láirge
Teacher:
R. Ó Luinn
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  1. Riddles

    Why is a jersey like a grass-hopper?

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    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    E. Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ard Mhuire, Co. Phort Láirge
    Informant
    Mr Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ard Mhuire, Co. Phort Láirge
  2. By eating the stem of a dandllion a cold can be cured.
    The juice from boiled nettles
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