School: Dún Ceann Fhaolaidh (roll number 15499)
- Location:
- Dunkineely, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Seaghan Mac Cuinneagáin
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- How compare a pig in a parlour to a house on fire? The quicker out the better.
A man went out between two woods came in between two woods, water? A person carrying two stopes of water.
Why does a cow look over a wall? She can't look through it.
I have a wee horse with an iron throat, the faster he goes, He swallows the rope? A spinning wheel.
What sleeps all night with its head in its eye? Cows borach.
What is the dirtiest thing in the house?
A clock as it can't wash its face.
He killed his mother, buried his father, married his sister and committed no sin? His mother died when he was born, he became a clergyman.
The more it dries the wetter it gets? A towel.
Why does a miller wear a white hat? To keep his head warm.
What is the difference between a grey goose, a whiten[?] Goose has feathers, whiten[?] none(continues on next page)
