School: Collon (roll number 14579)

Location:
Collon, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhathúna

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0676, Page 228

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How far is it to Drogheda asked the man again.
Twenty two and sixpence was the answer.
If you dont answer me at once I'll throw you in the river.
If you dont someone else will said the carpenter.

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A countryman once went to work to Belfast, when he was seated in the hotel eating his dinner, the waitress asked him would he like a napkin, and he answered "well I never ate one but I'll try it."

A countryman once went to work to Belfast, when he was seated in the hotel eating his dinner, the waitress asked him would he like a napkin, and he answered "well I never ate one but I'll try it."
One day a man was passing a fort and he heard music and singing, and the song was, Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and the man added Saturday aloud and the king of the fairies said, who

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Collector
Brigid Maguire
Gender
female
Address
Leabby Cross, Co. Louth
Language
English