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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Longphort (roll number 12942)

Location:
Longford, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Sr M. Aloysius
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0767, Page 166

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    “What is it that is full of holes and yet holds water? A sponge”

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    Because there are banks on each side
    Dick's father was Tom's son, what was Dick to Tom? A Grandson
    What is the bigest wonder in the map of the world? Why Hungary does not eat Turkey
    What two trees remind us most of the seaside? The Bay and the Beech
    What is the key-note of good manners?
    B Natural
    What is the difference between a postage stamp and a school teacher? One sticks with a lick and the other licks with a stick
    What is it we all see the king seldom sees, but God never sees? His equal
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