School: Mullach, Sráid na Cathrach (roll number 3928)

Location:
Mullagh, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Sandair
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  1. Why is a pig's tale like the letter "k"?
    Answer= Because it is at the end of pork.
    If an ass ate three quarters of a mangle what time would it be?
    Answer = A quarter to eight.
    'Tis at the beginning of eternity and at the end of time and space.
    'Tis at the beginning of every end and at the end of every place.
    Answer=The letter "e".
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    P. J. Montgomery
    Address
    Doonogan, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Thomas O' Gorman
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownagry North, Co. Clare