School: The Rower (B.), Inistioge (roll number 15160)
- Location:
- An Robhar, Co. Chill Chainnigh
- Teacher: Risteárd Ó Cuirrín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0847, Page 020
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - 1. How many feet have forty sheep, their shepherd and his dog?
Two feet.2. Four iron bars ten to attend them; in and out, in and out, and they are fairly ended?
A woman knitting a stocking.3. The man that made it didn't want it; the man that bought it didn't use it; and the man that used it didn't see it;
A coffin?4. A flock of white sheep on the red hill; here they go; there they go; then they stand still?
Teeth in your gums.5. When is the clock the most hungry(continues on next page)
