School: Borris (B.)
- Location:
- An Bhuiríos, Co. Cheatharlach
- Teacher: Ss. Ó Loinneáin
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- Question: "Why is a kangaroo a funny animal?
Answer: "Because it is awake when its a-leaping".
Question: "Why is a rubber like a sharp blade?"
Answer: "Because it is eraser (a razor)".
Question: "What is the difference between a old penny and a new sixpence?"
Answer: "Fivepence".
Question: "Why should you stand up in a silk dress?"
Answer: "Because it is not satin" (sat in).
Question: "Why is a sculptor like a clever scoolboy?"
Answer: "Because they are both good at figures".
Question: "Why is Christmas like a prickly tree?"
Answer: "Because it is a holly day" (holiday).
Question: "Which burns longer a wax or a tallow candle?"
Answer: "Neither: they both burn shorter".