School: O'Brennan, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí
- Location:
- Tonreagh Lower, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Loingsigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0444, Page 362
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- (continued from previous page)8. When does a caterpillar grow good
Answer - when he turns over a new leaf9. There was a little house,
And a mouse couldn't live in it,
And all the men in town,
Couldn't count all the windows in it
Answer - a thimble10. What trade would you recommend to a small boy
Answer - a grocer (Grow Sir)11. Whitie, Whitie, told Whitie,
To turn Whitie out of Whitie
Answer - The white man told the white dog to turn the white cow out of the white cabbage12. Under water, over water
And never touches water
Answer - A woman crossing a bridge with a pail of water on her head13. A lazy old woman,
A hard working old man,
Twelve little children,
Inside in a pan.
Answer - a clock14. Patch upon patch
Without any stitches,
Riddle me that,
And I'll buy you a breeches
Answer - a head of cabbage(continues on next page)
