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School: Gowran (C.) (roll number 15366)

Location:
Gabhrán, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
Máiréad Ní Chuinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0861, Page 068

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    20-12-37 Funny Story
    One day an inspector came on a visit to a country school and he examined all the classes. After a time he said to a junior class now will you ask me a question that I cannot answer.
    After several vain attempts a small boy stood up from where he sat and said "Please sir if you were stuck in a pool of mud up to the neck and a brick was thrown at your head would you duck.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. scéalta grinn (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gabhrán, Co. Chill Chainnigh
    Informant
    Mr John Burke
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    47
    Address
    Gabhrán, Co. Chill Chainnigh