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School: Matehy, Inniscarra

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Coill na Muice, Co. Chorcaí
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Conchobhar Ó Liatháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0347, Page 211

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    26. Q:-Why should a hen always keep her feathers tidy?
    A:- Because she always carries a comb with her.
    27. Q:- Holes all over and yet holds water.
    A:- A Sponge.
    28. Q:- I have a little man above in the field and when I pull his leg his nose bleeds.
    A:- A pump.
    29. Q:- When is a Queen a piece of wood?
    A:- When she is a ruler.
    30. Q:- When is a sheep not a sheep?
    A:- When she is turned into a field.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ita Hegarty
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12