School: Ráth Cúla, Domhnach Mór (roll number 2807)
- Location:
- Rathcoola West, Co. Cork
- Teacher: M. Ní Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0347, Page 141
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- Why is a horse cleverer than a mouse? Because it can run away when in a trap. Why is the sun cruel? Because it tans so many women. What does an artist like to draw best? His salary, of course. Why was Adam a good runner? Because he was the first in the human race. When should you lose your temper? When it is a bad temper. Why is a vain young lady like a drunkard? They are both fond of the glass. What river in the North of England reminds you of naught girls? Tees Tease. Why does the collector at the Railway Station punch a whole in your ticket? To let you pass through. Why is a penny like a hermet? When it is a loan. Why are pretty girls like fireworks? Because they soon go off. Why should Ireland soon be rich? Because its capital is Dublin. Why is a man who grumbles like an over-baked loaf? They are both crusty. What relation is a child to his father who is not his fathers own son? His daughter. Why is a policeman like rainbow? Because he appears after the storm is over. What is it that a blind man cannot feel but can see? A good joke.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mr Tom Healy
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Address
- Rathcoola West, Co. Cork
