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School: Mullagh (C )

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An Mullach, Co. an Chabháin
Teacher:
Elizabeth Murchan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1003, Page 288

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    Why is a race horse like a loaf in a tree? -Because he is high bred.
    Where did Noah strike the first nail?
    On the head
    I've a little house and it wouldn't fit a mouse and there is as many windows on it as King George's big house.
    A thimble
    What is the smallest bridge in the world? "The bridge of your nose"?
    Why does a cow look over a ditch ?
    Because she cannot look under it
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    Language
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    Nellie O Reilly
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