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School: Drom Dhá Liag (B.) (roll number 12229)

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Drom Dhá Liag, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Ciardha
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    12.
    Two ladies dressed in white, one got the fever and died last night.
    Ans. - Two candles.
    13.
    What is more afraid of a cock and a hen than King George and all his men?
    Ans.- A worm.
    14.
    What went up a ladder with its head down?
    Ans.- A nail in a man's shoe.
    15.
    Flies high, lies low, wears shoes and no feet.
    Ans. - A Football.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drom Dhá Liag, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Mrs K. Collins
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Drom Dhá Liag, Co. Chorcaí