School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

Location:
Carlanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Gérbheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0708, Page 123

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    The making of sallies baskets was one of the main industries in this district many years ago. Some stout sallies were stuck in the ground and they would be arranged.
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  2. Patch within patah and no stiches; riddle me that and I will give you a pair of britches?"
    A head of cabbage.
    "When is a cow not a cow.
    When she is turned into a field.
    "Four stick-standers; four billyanders to up-lookers to down crookers and a brisher?"
    A cow.
    (continues on next page)
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