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School: Cill Chiaráin

Location:
Kilkerrin, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Caitlín, Bean Uí Chuimín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0080, Page 186

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    Why is a pulled tooth like something forgotten? - Because it is out of the head.
    Black and white and red (read) all over? A newspaper.
    What four letters would frighten a thief? O.I.C.U (Oh! I see you)
    What is twice in a moment once in a month and never in a thousand years? The letter "M"
    What is the difference between a tree and an aeroplane? - One sheds its leaves and the other leaves its shed.
    Why is the letter "T" like an island.
    Because it is in the middle of water.
    Why was Adam a good runner?
    Because he was first in the human race.
    What wears shoes and has none?
    A football.
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