School: Caladh (B.) (roll number 11920)

Location:
Callow, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Ciaráin
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    the light went out?
    In the dark.
    Where was the candle first lit?
    In the wick.
    Why is a cobbler's shop like Hell?
    Because there is a lot of bad soles in it.
    When are the gooseberries fit for picking?
    When they are ripe.
    Why does a cow carry her tail?
    Because it will not walk
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