School: Baile Dháithí, Dunlavin

Location:
Davidstown, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Róisín Bhreathnach
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  1. Ques. As I was going by a wall
    I heard an old man call;
    His beard was made of flesh -
    His mouth was made of horn
    And Glory be to God
    There never was such a man born
    Ans. A cock.
    Ques. How long did Cain hate his brother.
    Ans. As long as he was able ( Abel ).
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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