School: Lisacul (B.) (roll number 13047)
- Location:
- Lios an Choill, Co. Ros Comáin
- Teacher: Liam Forde
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- When its flying its lying and when its walking its standing.
A pilbin's comb
There is a little man up in the field when you pull his leg his nose will bleed.
A pump
Around the house and round the house and lies at the back door.
A beson
Under the fire and over the fire and never touches the fire.
A cake in the oven
I went to the wood and got it. I sat down to poke for it and I brought it home because I could not find it.
A thorn in your foot
Twins were born in March. Their birthday was in September. One of them married his mother and the other one died unmarried.
Twins were born in March a(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Patrick Duignan
- Gender
- Male
