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School: Coolanarney

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Coolanarney, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
D. Mac Gairbhíth
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0809, Page 202

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    6. Why is a dark boy always a cheat - Because he is never fair.
    7. What post was never slow - Swift
    8. Spell "enemy" in three letters - N.M.E
    9. Where was Moses when the light quenched - In the dark.
    10. What is the best remedy for a smokey chimney - Putting out the fire.
    11. Ears to hear and can't hear; Feet to walk and can't walk And still the bit goes down - A pat
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