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School: Brughtheine (B.), Malla

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Churchtown, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Tighearnaigh
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    “What is that which your mother looks for and does'nt want to find it. ¶ Ans. A hole in your stocking.”

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    What is that which your mother looks for and doesn't want to find it.
    Ans. A hole in your stocking.
    When does the tailor serve his customers badly..
    Ans. When he gives them fits.
    Twenty sick sheep went out a gap nineteen died how many came back.
    Ans. One.
    Four white ladies dressed in white
    One got the fever and died last night.
    Ans. Four candles.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sam Costelloe
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Churchtown, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Costelloe
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Churchtown, Co. Cork