School: Srónaill (Shronell) (roll number 15008)
- Location:
- Shronell, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Liam Ó Catháin
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- (continued from previous page)Q2 What goes up when (sur) rain comes down?
A An umbrella.
Q3 When is a farmer cruel to his corns?
A When he thrashes it.
Q4 What is full and holds more?
A A pot full of potatoes when you pour water in.
Q5 What has a tongue that can't speak?
A Your boot.
Q6 What is it that never was or never will be?
A A mouse's nest in a cats ear.
Q7 Long legs, crooked ties, little head and no eyes?
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- Collector
- Julia Nash
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Shronell, Co. Tipperary