School: Caisleán an Doire (Derry Castle), Cill Dá Lúa (roll number 5424)
- Location:
- Killary, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Piaras Mac Lúcáis
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0538, Page 074
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- What is it bought by the yard and worn by the foot?
A carpet.
Why does a beggar man carry his bag?
Because the bag wouldn't walk for him.
Why do we go to bed?
Because the bed wouldn't come to us.
As I walked along by a wall I heard a thing clap can call, it had gills of flesh and a mouth like a horn and an old man was never born?
A cock.
What part of a cow comes out a gap first?
Hen breath.
Ink, anh under a bank ten drawing four?
A woman milking a cow.(continues on next page)
