School: Gleann Fhaoilidh (Gleneely)
- Location:
- Gleneely, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Pádraig Mac Fhinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1099, Page 234
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- (continued from previous page)The sun.
62. As I was going up Hollyhill, Hollyhill was shaking. I met twenty four birds all coming sneaking with their bonnets and their bosoms and their bonny blue hats. If you would guess till New Year's Day you wouldn't guess that?
A field of lint in bloom.
63. What works all day and sits at night?
The fire.
64. What goes round the house with a harrow after it?
A hen with a flock of birds.
65. What goes up the water and down the water and never touches the water?
The sun.
