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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 the hen pick the pot? Because she cannot lick it.
    Whats like one half of the moon
    The other half
    Why does the ass look over the wall?
    Because he cannot look through it.
    Say the red rogue of the world in three letters.
    A fox.
    As round as an apple, as deep as a cup, and all the king's horses could not turn it up.
    A well
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Oistín
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michael Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Leachta Uachtair, Co. Mhaigh Eo