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School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Tamhlachtain, Co. Laoise
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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    the tongue?
    A. Whiskey.
    7
    Q. Why is a lady's jumper like a piece of orange peel?
    A. Because it is easy to slip on.
    8
    Q. Why was the Elephant last into Noah's Ark?
    A. Because he had to pack his trunk
    9
    Q. What is it which occurs once in every minute twice in a moment but never in a year?
    A. The letter M.
    10
    Q. Why does a cow look over the hedge?
    A. Because she cannot look under it.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gwen Atkinson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    An Mhóin Bhuí, Co. Laoise
    Informant
    Mary Wade
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ard an tSeagail, Co. Laoise