School: Cruach, Ráth gCaola (roll number 2007)
- Location:
- Croagh, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Ss. S. Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0501, Page 203
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- (continued from previous page)Wicklow.What is the shiest thing in the house?
A clock.If you went into a post-office for a stamp and there was no one there to put it on for you. What would you do with it?
I would put it on the letter.'Tis red and white and parable green. The king can't have it no more than the queen?
A rainbow.What is the difference between a school master and a stamp?
The school-master licks with the stick and the stamp sticks with a lick.Why is the letter E the most important letter?
Because it is the beginning of everything.Where did Noah strike the first nail?
On the head.Full by day and empty by night?
Your shoes.Which member of the parliament wears the biggest hat?
The man with the biggest head.As I went out a slippery gap. I met my auntie Mary. Timber toes, iron nose and upon my word she would frighten the crows?
A gun.(continues on next page)
