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School: Borris (B.)

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Borris, Co. Carlow
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Ss. Ó Loinneáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0904, Page 372

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  3. XML “The Cripple Kavanagh of Borris Co Carlow”
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  2. Riddles

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    Question: What is the first thing you do when you fall into the sea?
    Answer: Get wet.
    Question: When is a shooemaker dying?
    Answer: When he is preparing the sole for the last.
    Question: What is it we often return but never borrow?
    Answer: Thanks.
    Question: Why is a vain young lady like a drunkard.
    Answer: Because they are both fond on the glass.
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