School: Naas (Christan Bros.) (roll number 16708)

Location:
Naas, Co. Kildare
Teachers:
T. Ó Neachtain S. Ó Súilleabháin
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  1. The late Bishop O'Dwyer of Limerick was one day walking down a fashionable quarter of the city when his attention was attracted to a little urchin who was endeavouring on tip toe to reach the knocker of one of the beautiful hall-doors.
    His Lordship who was very kind at heart, asked the little fellow if he would knock for him. The Bishop immediately gave a very commanding knock. Where upon the little fellow shouted, "Now we must run like hell."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
        2. jokes (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bruno Stack
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Naas, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    K.B. Stack
    Gender
    Unknown
    Address
    Naas, Co. Kildare
  2. Q. Why is a Police man like the rudder of a ship?
    A. Because they both have to do a stern duty.
    Q. Where was the first nail struck?
    A. On the head.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.