School: Cnoc Machan, Bun Machan
- Location:
- Ballynasissala, Co. Waterford
- Teacher: Bríd Ní Fhaoláin; Bríd Ní Mhathúna
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0650, Page 3
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- (continued from previous page)6 I have a little sister she lives in the ditch and if you went near her she would give you the itch.
Answer
A Nettle
7 Why does the hen pick the pot
Answer
because she couldn't lick it
8 It shuts like a barn door opens like a trap you can gues for even but you want gues that
Answer
A Scissors
- 1 One half dead one half living and a tail wagging.
Answer. A dog with its head in a pot.
2 What always has its hands before its face.
Answer. A Clock.(continues on next page) - Collector
- Treasa Ní Dubhain
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Knockmahon, Co. Waterford
