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School: Ceapach na bhFaoiteach (C.) Toem (roll number 14792)

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An Cheapach, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Máire Ní Cheallaigh
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    but still holds water?
    A sponge.
    11. Why is it that a pony is never hungry when he is harnessed?
    Because he has a bit in his mouth.
    12. What is the smallest city in Ireland?
    Cork, because a cork can fit in a bottle.
    13. There was a little house, and a mouse would not fit in it, and all the men in Kerry would no count all the windows in it?
    A thimble.
    14. As red as blood, as white as as milk, ad sweet as a nut, and as high as a wall?
    An apple.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    14
    Address
    Gort na Gráige, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Mrs Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    55
    Address
    Gort na Gráige, Co. Thiobraid Árann