School: Caherelly, Grange, Kilmallock (roll number 2184)
- Location:
- Caherelly, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: John Raleigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0524, Page 212
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Navan.
60 It goes round all the house by day and sleeps in the corner at night.
A brush.
61 Why is the letter V like your nose and civility?
Because 'tis between your two eyes.
62 The King of England sent for his sister bottomless vessel for flesh to put into?
A ring.
63 Tink tank under a bank then drawing four
A woman milking a cow.
64 'Tis as black; tis as white as milk it hops on the road like hailstones.
A magpie.
65 Too short! but a bit off and 'tis long enough.
A grave.
66 What is the largest word in the English language?
Smiles
67 Why is love like a potato?(continues on next page)
