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School: Carn an Ríogh (roll number 11619)

Location:
Ceathrú an Fhraoigh, Co. Shligigh
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Énrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0184, Page 0466

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    Why is that whenever you are looking for anything you always find it in the last place you look?
    Because you stop looking when you find it.
    Why is a ploughed field like feathered game?
    Because its part-ridges
    What is the most awkward time for a train to start?
    12:50 as it's ten to one if you catch it
    What is the debt for which you cannot be sued?
    The debt of nature.
    Why is an inn-keeper like a multitude of people?
    Because he is a host himself.
    Why are umbrellas like good Churchmen?
    They keep Lent so well
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Dáithí
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ceathrú an Fhraoigh, Co. Shligigh
    Informant
    Peter Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ard na nGlas, Co. Shligigh
    Informant
    William Healy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ceathrú an Fhraoigh, Co. Shligigh
    Informant
    Mrs Davey
    Relation
    Grandparent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ceathrú an Fhraoigh, Co. Shligigh