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School: Twomilehouse (roll number 2284)

Location:
Twomilehouse, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Tomás Bineidh
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    Why does a donkey prefer thistles to corn?
    Because he is an ass.
    What is higher and handsomer when the head is off.
    Answer
    The pillow.
    Why is a pig in a kitchen like a house on fire?
    Answer
    The sooner it's out the better.
    Why is an idle schoolboy like a postage stamp?
    Answer
    Because he's licked and
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Rooney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Johnstown or Dunshane, Co. Kildare