School: Béal Átha na Sluagh (Buachaillí)
- Location:
- Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Liam P. Mac an Bháird
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- (continued from previous page)Why does the king wear red and blue braces?
To keep his pants up.Told by
Cecil Burke,
Society St,
Ballinasloe. - Why does a hen pick a pot?
Because she cannot lick it.Why does a chimney smoke?
Because it cannot chew.What side of a horse has the most hair?
The outside of course.Why is a pig in a parlour like a house on fire?
Because the sooner you put him out the better.Which of the Apostles wore the biggest hat?
The one with the biggest head.Why does a miller wear a white hat?
To cover his head.(continues on next page)- Informant
- Michael Duffy
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Creagh, Co. Galway