School: Tyrrellspass (C) (roll number 6040)
- Location:
- Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Bean Uí Chonduibh
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Why is a dog like a tree
Answer, Both lose their bark when dead.I went to the wood to get it. I sat down to look for it. And brought it home because I could not find it
Answer, A thorn in a dog's paw.Why is the letter B like fire,
Answer, Because it makes oil boil.When a spider is late for dinner what does he do,
Answer, He takes a flyWhat kind of wig can no hairdresser make
Answer, an ear wig.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Tina Brennen
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
- Informant
- Mrs Brennen
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 38
- Address
- Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath