School: Tír Dhá Ghlas (Terryglass) (roll number 13436)
- Location:
- Terryglass, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Seán Ó Gliasáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0531, Page 043
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- (continued from previous page)Eve gave him? Ans. he had no knife.
9 How many sticks go to the building of a crows nest? Ans none they are all carried to it.
10 How long did Cain beat his brother? Ans. as long as he was Able.
11 What is the hardest money to change? Ans Matri-mony.
12 What is that which is always behind time? Ans the back of a watch.
13 Why is the figure 9 like a peacock Ans. if you take away its tail its nothing.
14 What is that which turns without moving? Ans milk turns sour.
15 Why is a pig in a parlour like a house on fire? Ans because the sooner it is put out the better.
16 Why is a thump like a hat? Ans because it is felt.
17 With what song would you advertise a cure for deafness? Ans "Come back to Erin".(continues on next page)
