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School: Árd-achadh (C.) (roll number 14076)

Location:
Ardach, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhadagáin
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    Where did the first cock crow, that all the world heard him.
    (In Noah's ark).
    If you fall from a ladder what would be the first thing you would fall against. (Your will).
    Where was the first nail hit in Noah's Ark. (On the head).
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    What should you cut off a bit of to make it long. (A grave).
    Black and white and read all over. (Newspaper).
    Why does the dog turn around before he lies down. (Because he has no head to his bed).
    What is the lightest penny worth you
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Ita Doody
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    13
    Address
    Lios Cillín (O'Brien), Co. Luimnigh