School: Rear Cross, Newport (roll number 12124)

Location:
Rear Cross, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Pilib Ó Muireadhaigh
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    106 Why is a cashier at a bank a well informed person?
    Because he is always taking notes.
    107 Why is a policeman like a rainbow?
    Because he appears when the storm is over.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Biddy Nolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Rear Cross, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    William Nolan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rear Cross, Co. Tipperary