School: Aodh Rua, Dún na nGall (roll number 13382)
- Location:
- Donegal, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Séamus Mag Shamhráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1034, Page 259
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- (continued from previous page)never possessed, and yet gave two to each of his children?
A. Parents.
Q. On what food should a prize-fighter train?
A. mussels.
Q. Why does a railway-ticket-inspector cut a hole in your ticket?
A. To let you pass through.
Q. Of which sex is the Post-office?
A. The mail sex.
Q. What is most like the half of an orange?
A. The other half.
Q. Why is tea in a pot like a watch going to your uncle's?
A. Because it goes up the spout.
Q. When does a farmer act with great rudeness to his corn.
A ([Nusur?]) When he pulls its ears.
Q. When is a lady like a trout?
A. When she takes a fly that (leaves) brings her to the bank.
- Collector
- Shaun Mac Intyre
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Donegal, Co. Donegal
