School: Láithreach
- Location:
- Láithreach, Co. Mhuineacháin
- Teacher: Mrs Duffy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0939, Page 191
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Q Why was Adam a good runner?
A Because he was first in teh human race.
Q What has teeth but can't eat?
A a comb.
Q What is the difference between a halfpenny stamp and a schoolmaster?
A One licks with a stick the other sticks with a lick.
Q What is most like half the moon?
A The other half.
Q As round as an apple, as flat as a pan, one side a woman and the other side a man?
A A penny
Q If a man falls off a stack of hay what does he fall against?
A His will.
Q What goes from Dublin to Derry and never moves?
A The road.
Q What has a tongue but can't talk?
A A boot.
Q If it takes twenty minutes to wash yourself what will it take to dry yourself?
A A towel.(continues on next page)
