School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

Location:
Carlanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Gérbheannaigh
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    Some people say that you should have your crop in the ground before you hear the first voice of the cuckoo.
    Some people say if you go to a New house on a Saturday that you would have no luck in that house.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. As white as milk and milk it is not.
    As green as grass and grass it is not.
    As red as blood and blood it is not.
    As black as ink and ink it is not.
    Ans. A Blackberry
    What part of a cow goes out a gap first.
    Her Breath.
    Why does a hen pick a pot.
    Ans Because she can't lick it.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
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