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School: Carron / Carthan (roll number 7573)

Location:
An Carn, Co. an Chláir
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Muirthille
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    Why is the heart of a tree like a dogs tail.
    Because it is farther away from the bark.
    What goes around and round the wood and never enters the wood.
    The bark of a tree.
    Black and white and red all over.
    The newspaper.
    Why does a hen pick a pot.
    Because she cannot lick it.
    Why does a cow look over the wall.
    Because she cannot look under it.
    Why is a narrow road like a dead ass.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pádruig Ó Níalláin
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Moheramoylan, Co. an Chláir