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School: The Rower (B.), Inistioge (roll number 15160)

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An Robhar, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
Risteárd Ó Cuirrín
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    1. What is the smallest bridge in the world?
    The bridge of your nose.
    2. What tree is nearest to the sea?
    The beech.
    3. Waht is the centre of gravity?
    The letter "v"
    4. At what time of the year are soldiers tired?
    At the end of march.
    5. When does a butcher sell a yard of meat?
    When he sells three pig's feet.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Galavan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cill Chonaíle, Co. Chill Chainnigh
    Informant
    Mrs Galavan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    58
    Address
    Cill Chonaíle, Co. Chill Chainnigh