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School: Birr (St. Brendan's)

Location:
Biorra, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
Teachers:
S. Ó Conchobhair R. Ó Huigín
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    Why do hens pick a pot?
    Because they cannot lick it.
    Why do compare love with a potato?
    Because both start with the eye.
    What is the difference between an aeroplane and a tree?
    One leaves it's shed, the other sheds its leaves.
    What is goes up and down and never touches the sky or ground
    The handle of a pump.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    T. Murray
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Biorra, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
    Informant
    Mr P. Connaughton
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Biorra, Co. Uíbh Fhailí