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School: Ballynacargy (C.) (roll number 7893)

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Baile na Carraige, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Óda
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0740, Page 340

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    Why is a well slapped boy like a railway engine?
    Because they have a tender behind.
    What runs from Dublin to Cork, and yet never moves?
    The railway line.
    What lion will not bite you?
    A Dandelion.
    What did the monkey say when the train ran over his tail?
    Hard lines.
    Why did Cain kill Abel?
    Because he was able.
    Why was Adam the best runner in the world?
    Because he came first in the Human Race.
    What is full of panes (pains) but has no aches?
    A window.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Barry
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Baile na Carraige, Co. na hIarmhí