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School: Oylegate (roll number 5918)

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Oilgate, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Braoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0886, Page 206

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    Why is it right to wear a coat that is too short for you
    Because it will be long enough until you get another
    What is it that is ashamed of its face.
    A Clock
    What bridge could you not walk over
    The bridge of your nose
    What is black and white and read all over
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