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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 167

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

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    How many wells would make a river?
    One if it was big enough
    Why is the sun like jelly? Because it sets
    What is hard and never seen? The wind
    Why is a pig in a drawing room like a house on fire? Because it is hard to get him out before he does harm
    What is it that has four fingers, a thumb and no blood? A glove
    Spell black water in three letters?
    Ink
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