School: Baile Dháithí, Dunlavin

Location:
Davidstown, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Róisín Bhreathnach
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  1. Ques. The King of Morocco built a ship
    An' in that ship his daughter sat,
    An I'll be blamed for telling her name
    An' that's three times I've said it.
    Ans. Ann.
    Ques. When is a ten-shilling note of no value?
    Ans. When compared with a pound note - it is worth-less.
    Ques. What is it goes around the house on its head all day and sleeps on its head at night?
    Ans. A brush or broom.
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