School: Caisleán Aibhne (Castleiny) (roll number 7782)
- Location:
- Caisleán Laighnigh, Co. Thiobraid Árann
- Teacher: S. S. Ó Dúnaidhe
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- Margaret Grady Aughall told to me by my father John Grady Aughall, Templemore.
What is it that is black and white and read all over? (ans) A newspaper.
What did your mother buy a two penny candle for? (And) Twopence.
- Collector
- Margaret Grady
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Áth Cál Beag, Co. Thiobraid Árann
- Informant
- John Grady
- Relation
- Parent
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Áth Cál Beag, Co. Thiobraid Árann
- Catherine Kirwan. Killanigans Fathers name told to me by my father, James Kirwan Killanigan, Templemore.
What is taken from you before you get it? (ans) your photo.
What is the ugliest hood ever worn? (and) Falsehood.
Which travels fastest heat or cold? Heat because you can catch cold.
What insect lives on nothing?
(Ans) A moth because it eats holes.
What sign is it when you hear the Cuckoo?
(ans) A sign that you are not deaf.
