School: An Dubh-Chearn (roll number 9534)
- Location:
- Doochorran, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Bean Mhic an Ríogh
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- (continued from previous page)hob in every house in olden times and this wood contained a large amount of resin and was very inflammable.
- Which burns longer a wax or a tallow candle?
Ans. Neither; they both burn shorter
Where was the first nail struck?
Ans. On the head.
Why does a watch stop when it falls on the floor?
Ans. Because it cannot go any further.
How far can a person walk int the wood?
Ans. Half way, because if he walked any further he would be going out.
The more you take out of it the bigger it gets?
Ans. A hole
What town of five letters reads the same backwards and forwards?
Ans Navan.
What goes up the ladder with its head down?
Ans Nails in a mans boots.(continues on next page) - Informant
- Thomas Mimna
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Drumshangore, Co. Leitrim
