School: Árd-chill
- Location:
- Ardkill More, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Uí Chonalláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0978, Page 161
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- Who-ever could say any of those oftenest without drawing breath won a challenge at a party or 'spree'
1. Three grey geese and three green ridges
Grey were the geese, and green were the ridges"
2. "I put my foot in a bucket
The bucket footed (or furled) me about".
3. "The cat went up the ladder with a lump of raw lard."
4. "As the ships left the shore the sight left my eyes."
5. "Petr Piper picked a peck of pickled pepper
Where's the peck of pickled pepper Peter Piper picked."
6. Sister Susie sews soft shirts for saucy soldiers"
