School: Gearrbhaile (Garbh-dhoire?) (roll number 12110)

Location:
Garbally, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Mícheál Mac Giollabháin
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  1. Four bellie banders, two stick standers, one hooper, two croopers, and one wig wag?
    Ans: A cow.
    Black and white and read all over.
    Ans: A newspaper.
    Two long legs, short-thighs, small head, and no eye?
    Ans: A
    Often left on the table, often cut and never eaten?
    Ans: Playing cards.
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