School: Ballyadams (roll number 894)
- Location:
- Ballyadams, Co. Laois
- Teacher: P. Ó Bruadair
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- Hink hank under a bank ten drawing four.
Answer: A woman milking a cow.
Under the ground and over the ground and never touches the ground.
Answer: A pipe in a colliers pocket.
As I was sitting in my armchair I heard Ree-Raw taking Ranty-Pash I up with my Trickle. Trickle and I soon made Ree-Raw leave down Ranty Pack.
Answer:A fox taking a hen.
Long legs, short thighs, little head and no eyes.
Answer: A thongs.
What goes round the wood all day and sits in the corner at night.
Answer: A dish cloth.
What walks with its head to the ground.
Answer: A boot nail.
What goes to the pond and says wink-wink but never takes a(continues on next page)
