School: Ceis (roll number 15342)

Location:
Kesh, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Hainín
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    it ever had been?
    Answer = When the cow jumped over the Moon.
    (52) Question = A herd went out to view the cattle one morning and found a cow sunk in a swamp. He met his master who said "what is up Jack."
    Answer = Only her horns sir.
    (53) Question = What is the difference between a hill and a pill?
    Answer = One is hard to get up and th eother is hard to get down.
    (54) Question = When can you carry water in a sieve?
    Answer = When it is in ice.
    (55) Question = How would you get from France to Dover?
    Answer = Cross off the D and you will get over.
    (56) Question - Why is King Herod's daughter like a fisherman?
    Answer = Because she took a little prophet out of water.
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