School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)
- Location:
- Towlerton, Co. Laois
- Teacher: L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0838, Page 113
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Q. Why is honey so scarce in Belfast?
A. Because there is only one B in Belfast
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Q. What always walks with its head down?
A. A nail in your boot.
III
Q. What is full and holds more?
A. A pot full of potatoes when you pour water in.
4
Q. Patch upon patch without any stitches
A. A head of cabbage.
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Q. Why is the letter F like a banana skin?
A. Because both make all fall.
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Q. What key is the best for unlocking(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Gwen Atkinson
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Monavea, Co. Laois
- Informant
- Mary Wade
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ardateggle, Co. Laois
