School: Baile Dubh (2), (B.)
- Location:
- An Baile Dubh, Co. Phort Láirge
- Teacher: Seán Ó Murchadha
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Why does a hen pick a pan?
Answer Because she could not lick it.
What part of a cow goes over the ditch first
Answer Her breath.
As black as ink as white as milk and hops on the road like hail stone?
Answer A magpie
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Think tank under a bank ten drawing four.
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What goes around the wood and never gets into the wood.
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