School: Tulach an Iarainn (B.)

Location:
Tallow, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Laoghaire
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  1. (continued from previous page)
    45. Why is the letter K like a pigs tail?
    Because it is at the end of pork.
    46. What do the negroes do when a baby dies?
    They go a black berrying.
    47. At what time of the year are soldiers tired?
    At the end of March.
    48. If it will take ten minutes to wash yourself what will it take to dry yourself?
    A towel.
    49. Why does a chimney smoke?
    Because it can't crew.
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