School: Tulach Sheasta, Clochair na Trócaire

Location:
Newport, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr Bertrand
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  1. April 13th 1938
    (1)
    Q. Why is Birdhill compared to the Shannon?
    A. Because there are Salmon in it (A family named Salmon residing there)
    (2) Q. What was the exact length of the year 1888?
    A. 1 3/8.
    (3) Q. Why is Annaholty compared to a hospital?
    A. Because there are Wards in it. (A family named Ward residing there)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
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