School: Fothar (roll number 16903)

Location:
Faugher, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Bláthnaid Ní Fhannghaile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1077, Page 157

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    Carrigart there used to be fairs held where there are none now. Every man that gets a big price for his beast they buyer gives a bigger luck penny. When the bargain is made the buyer hits the other man's hand
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  2. 1 With the lords and ladies I'm always in co-
    But the poor and the needy I never do know
    I sit in the steeple to have a good view
    And my name, rank and station - I leave them to you. Ans - The letter £.
    2 What's most like a mare's shoe? Ans - a horses shoe.
    3 What's the nearest island to Heaven?
    Ans - The Island of Skye.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
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