School: Killasnett (roll number 9533)

Location:
Curraghfore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Oirealla
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  1. I have a little.
    What four letters scare a burglar?
    I.C.U
    What's the difference between a warder and a watchmaker.
    One watches cells and the other sells watchers.
    What's the difference between a hen and the idle musician?
    "One lays at pleasure, and the othe plays at leisure,"
    If it takes a man ten minuts to wash himself, what will it take to dry him.
    A towel
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
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    English