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School: Cluain Féinne (roll number 13710)

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Cloonfane, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Mac Conghamhna
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    Why is life like a railway timetable?
    Because it is full of ups and downs.
    When is a rock not a rock?
    When it is a shamrock.
    Why is a baker a remarkable man?
    Because he brings to us what he kneads himself.
    Why is a policeman's uniform like a case in court?
    Because they are both law suits.
    If you fell off a house what would you fall against?
    Your will.
    Why is a cheap watch like a river?
    Because it does not go long without
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
        2. jokes (~6,086)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Phillips
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Barroe, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr Jack Grady
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Address
    Barroe, Co. Mayo