School: Lios Ciúin (roll number 7829)

Location:
Liscune Lower, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Micheál S. Mac Tighearnáin
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    How many bills does a hen hit on the ground to eat enough.
    One bill.
    What is one half of the moon like.
    Like the other half.
    What is a horses shoe like.
    Like a mares shoe.
    What is the longest word in the English language.
    Smiles.
    Why is Ireland the richest country in the world.
    Because its capital is Dublin.
    Why is Ireland like a bottle.
    Because there is a Cork in it.
    What makes a pair of shoes.
    Two shoes.
    A ship load of people went to America. and there was not one single person on it.
    Because they were all married.
    Why does black horses eat more than white horses.
    Because there are more black horses.
    Why does a chicken cross the road.
    Because she wants to get to the other side.
    What is the shyest thing in the house.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English