School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)
- Location:
- Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Sr M. Peadar
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- Nancy Drohan 22nd Sept, '38
Riddles
What are eyes not eyes?
Answer :- When the wind makes them water.
What was the first man to travel round the world?
Answer :- The man in the moon.
Why is butter like a cowardly soldier?
Answer :- Because as soon as it is under fire it runs.
When are peas like soldiers?
Answer :- When they are shelled.(continues on next page)- Collector
- Nancy Drohan
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- Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
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- Mr M. Drohan
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- Clonmel, Co. Tipperary