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School: Gort an Locha (roll number 1414)

Location:
Gort an Locha, Co. Shligigh
Teacher:
S. Ó Docraigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0182, Page 525

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Why is a herring line a rain-coat?
    Because it keeps you dry.
    Two n's, two o's, an L and a d,
    Put that together and spell it for me.
    London.
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    What are the three best letters of recommendation?
    L.S.D.
    What is that which has never been seen, felt or heard, never existed and yet has a name?
    Nothing.
    A man went to the sawmill and he brought home a load of timber. It was neither crooked nor straight. What did he bring?
    He bought a load of saw dust.
    As I went up the hill of wonder.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Candon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Corr an Dúigh Thoir, Co. Shligigh