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School: Clinoony (roll number 15509)

Location:
Clonoony, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Uilis
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    Ques. To whom does the King take off his hat.?
    Ans. To his Barber.
    Ques. When does a Scotchman resemble a donkey.?
    Ans When he stands by his banks and braes.
    Ques. What is open when it is shut, and shut when it is open.?
    Ans. A Railway crossing, (It is open to the public, when shut to the train. When it is shut to the public it open to the train.)
    Ques What sleeps all night with its head down.?
    Ans A Hen.
    Ques What sleeps all night with its
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English