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School: Garrán (B.) (roll number 11274)

Location:
An Garrán, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Conchobhar Ó Drisceoil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0293, Page 281

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    as deep as a cup and all the king's army would not pull it up. A well.
    A little thing littler than a mouse and there are more windows in it than there are in the king's house.
    A thimble.
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    What runs all the way from Ballydehob to Skibereen yet never walks.
    The tramline.
    I went to London and I stopped there and I came home because I did not go there:- A watch
    What is the longest word in the English language:- Smiles
    What goes up when the rain comes down:- An umbrella.
    What side of the cup is the handle on:- The outside.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Cuar an Iolair, Co. Chorcaí
    Informant
    Mr Patrick Collins
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    46
    Address
    Cuar an Iolair, Co. Chorcaí