School: Charleville, Tullamore

Location:
Charleville Demesne, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
S. Ó Bhealóg
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0808, Page 039

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0808, Page 039

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    What is it that goes round the wood and yet never touches it. ¶ A. An echo.

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    how would you get down of it.
    A. There is no down on it.
    Q. Londonderry, Cork and Kerry spell that without a K.
    A. That
    Bell Gamage
    Charleville Gardens
    Tullamore
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    Q. Why does a hen pick a dish ¶ A. Because she cannot lick it.

    Q. Why does a hen pick a dishA. Because she cannot lick it
    Q. What teeth never bite
    A. The teeth of a comb
    Q. What is it that is full of holes and yet holds water
    A. What has a mouth but never speaks
    A. A sponge
    A. A river
    Q. Why do birds in their nests agree
    A. Because if they did not they would fall out
    Q. What is it that flies high, flies low, has no feet and yet wears out shoes
    A. Dust
    q. What is the difference between a school-master and an engine driver
    A. One trains the mind and the other minds the train
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Florence Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonminch, Co. Offaly