School: Rathcarran (roll number 4370)
- Location:
- Ráth Chairn, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Caitlín Ní Chonnachtáin
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48. Whats all over the house?
The roof.
49. Which vegetable is always in a hurry? The scarlet runner.
50 What is like half the moon?
The other half.
51. What's always behind time?
The back of a watch.
52. How many black hens would make three white ones?
Three when plucked.
53. When was beef highest?
When the cow jumped over the moon.
54. Why is a dressmaker a most deceptive woman.?
Because she is not what she seems (seams).
55. What bell never rings? A dead(continues on next page)
