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School: Killybrone (roll number 1798)

Location:
Coillidh Brón, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
P. Coyle
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0959, Page 212

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    Black and white and read all over.
    Answer:- A newspaper.
    As I went through yon guttry gap,
    I met my uncle Davy,
    I took off his cap, and sucked his blood,
    And left his body crazy.
    Answer:- A bottle of whiskey.
    Why is a vessel with a hole in it like a coward.
    Answer:- Because they both run.
    I see it, and you don't see it, and it is nearer to you
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    J. Sherry
    Address
    An Droim Mór, Co. Mhuineacháin