School: Clonard (roll number 16067)
- Location:
- Clonard, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Fithcheallaigh
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- (continued from previous page)to eat. Ans. SelfishWhy is a horse never hungry on his journey. Ans. Because he has a bit in his mouthWhat is the first thing you do when you fall into the sea. Ans. Get wetWhat is neither inside in the house nor outside of the house but still it is in the house. Ans. A Window
- What is the strongest thing in the world. Ans. A snail because it carries its house on its back.What is very near to you and yet you cannot see it. Ans. The back of your head.What four letters will frighten a thief. Ans. O.I.C.U. (Oh I See You)(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Maureen Donlon
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Anneville or Clonard Old, Co. Meath