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School: Fermoyle, Lanesboro (roll number 13321)

Location:
Formaoil (Newcowen), Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
S. Mac Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0753, Page 182

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    What goes up when the rain comes down?
    "An umbrella"
    What are the three letters a thief dreads most?
    "I.C.U."
    There is a house in the garden where thousands live, and myself or half my clothes would not fit in it?
    "A bee hive".
    I have a little sister called "Peep Peep" she would go over the sea if it was ever so deep?
    "A star"
    Little Nancy Huddle sitting in a puddle with a green coat and a white petticoat?
    "A rush."
    What do all the men carry to their graves?
    "Nothing"
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      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lily Dolan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    An Cheathrú Rua, Co. an Longfoirt
    Informant
    Michael Dolan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    54
    Address
    An Cheathrú Rua, Co. an Longfoirt