School: Rear Cross, Newport (roll number 12124)

Location:
Crois na Rae, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Pilib Ó Muireadhaigh
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    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Griffin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Cuan Mór, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Thomas Griffin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Cuan Mór, Co. Thiobraid Árann
  2. 77 How would you know the age of a turkey?
    By the teeth.
    78 Why does a does turn around twice before lying down?
    Because one good turn deserves another.
    79 How is a shoemakers' shop compared to Hell?
    Because there are bad soles in it.
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