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School: Baile an Mhuilinn, An Droichead Nua (roll number 16654)

Location:
Baile an Mhuilinn, Co. Chill Dara
Teacher:
S.P. Ó Donnchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0775, Page 384

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  1. Folklore (continued)

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    storm.
    (10) When distant hills look near, it is a sign of an approaching storm.
    I got this information from my father,
    Denis Curran.
    Age 60 years Punchers Grange,
    Droichead Nua,
    Co. Kildare.
    Signed:- Rose Curran.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Riddles

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    (1) What part of a cow goes out a gap first? (Her breath)
    (2) Why is a pulled-out tooth like a thing forgotten? (Because it is out of your head).
    (3) A cart of people went over a hill and there was not a single one in it. How? (They were all married).
    (4) What is the biggest word in the English language? (Smiles). (Because there is a mile between the first and last letter).
    (5) Why does a hen pick a pot? (Because she cannot
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Curran
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gráinseach Fhuinseaird, Co. Chill Dara
    Informant
    Patrick Sheridan
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    19
    Address
    Gráinseach Fhuinseaird, Co. Chill Dara