School: St Brigid's, Castleknock

Location:
Castleknock, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Mrs Thornton
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0790, Page 140

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  1. Wakes
    Long ago the wakes were different to what they are now. The people from around the neighbourhood would come in and dance and sing and play games of every sort. Between times they would say the Rosary and sing hymns
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. Riddles
    What fish has its eyes nearest together.
    The smallest
    If your uncle's sister ist not your aunt what relatioion is she to you?
    your mother
    Why is a train ticket a riddle?
    Because you have to give it up
    When is a man like a looking-glass?
    When he reflects
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.