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School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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    22nd Sept, '38
    Riddles. (Local).
    Why are birds melancholy in the morning?
    Answer :- Because their beaks are over dew.
    Why does a miller wear a cap?
    Answer :- To cover his head.
    What is the dirtiest thing in the house?
    Answer :- A clocl, because it never washes its face.
    What three counties
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    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
    Eileen Breen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Miss Agnes Breen
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann