School: Araglin (C.), Cill Úird (roll number 9248)
- Location:
- Araglin, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Caitlín Ní Cheallacháin
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- What trees are not affected by fire?
Ashes, because when burned they are still ashes.
Why is a horse cleverer than a fox?
Because a horse can run when he is in a trap and the fox cannot.
What is the difference between a hungry man and a glutton?
One longs to eat and the other eat too long.
Why did Eve never fear the measles?
Because she'd Adam.
When are the streets most greasy?
When the rain is dripping.
What is the difference between a blind man and a sailor in prison?
One cannot see to go and the other cannot go to see.
Spell Blackwater in three letters?
Ink.
If your coat was too small for you what would you do?
Put it into a small bag and when taken out you will find it in creases.
What goes round the wood and round the wood and never gets into the wood?(continues on next page)
