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School: Luggacurran (2), Stradbally (roll number 16576)

Location:
Luggacurren, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mrs. Delaney
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0837, Page 307

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    Riddles
    Q. What is the shiest thing in the hous?
    A. The Clock, because it always has its hands on its face.
    Q. What animal has got half a dozen legs?
    A. A horse - he has fore legs in from and two behind
    Q. What is it you ask others to do and no one has yet done it?
    A. Stop a minute.
    Q. Suppose you were to split your sides laughing, what ought you to do?
    A. Run till you get a stitch in your side.
    Q. Why is a banana skill like the letter F
    A. Because they both make all fall
    Q. What is the difference between a very wet day and a child suffering from a toothache
    A. One is pouring with rain and the other is roaring with pain.
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