School: Howth (C.)

Location:
Howth, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
M. Ní Bhuain
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    16. What are the three hardest things to get in Howth?
    A glass eye for Ireland's eye, a cap for the head of Howth, and teeth for the mouth of the harbour.
    Mrs Hanway,
    1 Seaview Tce,
    Howth
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. 17. Why is a crow a brave bird?
    Because it does'nt [sic] show the white feather.
    18. What goes over the water and under the water without touching the water?
    (a) An egg in a duck.
    (b) The sun.
    (c) A maid standing on a bridge with a bucket of water on her head.
    William McLaughlin,
    19 St Lawrence Rd,
    Howth
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.