School: Coolcappa, Árd-achadh (roll number 11955)

Location:
Coolcappagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Bríd Ní Shíthigh
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    Ten mens length, and ten mens strength, and ten mens could not tear it, and a little boy could pick it up and run away with it :- A hay rope.
    What would you do to save your sole. :- Walk in your heel.
    What goes all around the house, and stops at the door. :- A sweeping brush
    How many cows tails could reach the sky. :- One if it is long enough.
    Why does the cow look over the wall. :- Because she cannot look under it.
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