School: Druim Corr

Location:
Drumcor, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
E. Mac Duibhir
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  1. Chip chip cherry all the men in Derry Could not climb chip chip cherry? Answer Smoke.
    A house full a room full and you could not catch a spoonfull? Answer Smoke.
    As round as an apple as flat as a pan one side a woman and the other a man?
    Answer A penny.
    What never was or never will be look at your hand and you will see? Answer One finger never was or never will be as long as the other.
    What carries water and is full of holes? Answer A name.
    Why is Ireland like a bottle?
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