School: Kilflynn, Lic Snámha (roll number 15033)
- Location:
- Kilflyn, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Hallmhúráin
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- What is that which is always invisible yet never out of sight? The letter I.
What is that, that ties two persons but only touches one? A wedding ring.
Why are boots like door mats? Because they are worn by the feet.
Why is a primrose like an umbrella? Because at the touch of spring it opens.
If you lost your nose what would you do? Take the first one that turns up.
Why is a baby like flannel? Because it shrinks from washing.
Why does a crow go to the ditch in a cold winter's night? Because the ditch would not go to her.
What is often cut and put on the table but never eaten? A pack of cards.
It is black and white and read all over? A news paper.
Why so is it dangerous to go through the wood in the spring time? Because all the trees are shooting.
What plant does the sailor never like to carry on board a ship. The lake. The leak.(continues on next page)
