School: Cill Mhic Eoghain (roll number 9848)
- Location:
- Kilmackowen, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Hurdail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0276, Page 036
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I had a little sister her name was Peep peep,
She waded the waters so deep, deep, deep,
She climbed up the mountains so high, high, high.
That my dear little sister had a very bright eye.
(A Star)
46.
Two little white houses in the end,
And a yellow house in the middle?
(An egg)
47.
A man bought two tons of coal,
For £6 and sold it for £2
What did it come to.
(To ashes)
48.
What has a swelled head.
And stands on one leg.?
(A head of cabbage.)
49.
What is always found in an empty barrel?
(Plenty of room)
50.
A small little cow with two leather horns,
A leaper of ditches and a clipper(continues on next page)
