School: Clochar na Trócaire, An Caisleán Riabhach
- Location:
- Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: An tSiúr M. Stiophán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0246, Page 158
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- (continued from previous page)see it outside and inside?
A window.
What is worse than a pig in a parlour?
Two pigs.
Over fire, under fire, never touches fire?
A cake in an oven.
On what side of a cup is the handle?
On the outside.
Why is a policeman like a rainbow?
Because he comes when a storm is over.
When were there only two vowels?
Before M and I were known in the time of Noah.
Why is a waiter like a racehorse?
Because he runs for cups, plates and steaks.
Why are tall people more lazy than short one?
Because they are longer in bed.
Why does a checker at the railway station punch a hole in your ticket?
To let you pass through.
Why are stone-deaf people like Dutch cheeses?
Because you cannot make them hear (here).
What is the difference between a water pipe and a mad Dutch man?
One is a hollow cylinder and the other is a silly Hollander.
What has four legs and flies?(continues on next page)
