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School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)

Location:
Ballinvally, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
T. Healy
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    What goes up a ladder with its head down?
    Ans A nail in a man's boot.
    What goes round the house and sleeps in the corner at night?
    Ans A twig.
    The cross of a plough that turns up the green
    The keel of a ship that seldom is seen
    With A in the middle
    I will tell you no more
    And it spells a small town between Navan and Fore
    (continues on next page)
    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
    John Mullen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Balrath North, Co. na hIarmhí
    Informant
    William Mullen
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Balrath North, Co. na hIarmhí