School: Fíodhnach (B.), Ráthluirc (roll number 4469)
- Location:
- Feenagh, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Seán Ó Scolaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0495, Page 170
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No.1 What is the difference between a Stationmaster and a School-master.?
One minds the train and the other trains the mind.
No.2 Why is a horse never hungry when travelling.?
He always has a "bit" in his mouth
No.3 Twenty-five sheep upon a hill, they go and turn and yet stand still.?
Your teeth.
No.4 Twenty-five cows standing in a field and one big red one pucking them.?
Your teeth and tongue.
No.5 Under fire, over fire, yet never touches the fire.?
A cake in the bastible.(continues on next page)
