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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Doire Mhór, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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    Why does a hen cross the road?
    To get to the other side.
    Spell "broken down ditches" in three letters.
    Gap.
    How many sheets would cover the Reek?
    One if it was big enough.
    As I went up Cornhill, Cornhill was craking, and all the birds
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peigí C. M. Ní Oistín
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire Mhór, Co. Mhaigh Eo