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School: Cushinstown (roll number 3146)

Location:
Cushinstown, Co. na Mí
Teacher:
Rita Dardis
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    1. What makes a road broad?
    The letter B.
    1. Why is it that some men don't marry?
    Because they can never be the best man at their own wedding.
    1. What are we all doing at the same time?
    Growing older.
    1. Why is a dirty boy like flannel?
    Because he shrinks from washing.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
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      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Sheila Moss
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cushinstown, Co. na Mí