School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Mainistir Fhearmuighe (roll number 2258)

Location:
Fermoy, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Na Mná Rialta
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    61 Q. What is it about a house that seldom falls, but never hurts the occupant when it does.?
    A. The rent.
    62 Q. What would be a good name for a boy whose Father told him to squeeze into a crowded bus.?
    A. Ben-jam-in.
    63 Q. What gets wet drying.?
    A. A towel.
    64 Q. Why is the sea cunning.?
    A. Because it is full of craft.
    65 Q. Why is an umbrellas life a rough one?
    A. Because it is full of ups and downs.
    66 Q. What tie does a foot-baller like best.?
    A. A cup-tie.
    67 Q. What is the loudest thing in the world?
    A. A candle, because it wakes the dead.
    68 Q. Why is the letter T like dinner?
    A. Because it comes before tea.
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