School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

Location:
An Baile Nua (Shea), Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
(ní thugtar ainm)
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  1. How would a person make a coat last?
    To make the waistcoat and trousers first.
    Who wears the biggest hat in the world?
    The man with the biggest head.
    I see it and you dont see it and it is nearer to you than to me?
    The back of your head.
    What is the difference between a hill and a pill?
    One is hard to get up and the other is hard to get down
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ailis Ní Glionnán
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh
    Informant
    James Glendon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    53
    Address
    Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh