School: Teamhair, Áth Treasna
- Location:
- Taur, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Dd. Ó Súillleabháin
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- (continued from previous page)Why are pegs compared to trees?
Because they root for a living.
Where is the hottest place in earth for a man
to live in.
With his mother-in-law
How could you make a slow horse fast?
By not giving him and food.
Why is a policeman like a rainbow?
Because he generally makes his appearance
after a storm.
Why is a churning like a caterpillar?
Because it makes the butter fly.
What is that word of three syllables, which contains
the whole twenty six letter.
Alphabet.
When is the moon hungry?
When it is not full.
