School: Knockanargan, Dunlavin
- Location:
- Knockanarrigan, Co. Wicklow
- Teacher: Annie Draper
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0916, Page 053
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- When is a door not a door?
When it is ajar. Why has a kiss two ss? Because it takes two to complete the spelling. A cwt., of coal costs 2s 6d what will a ton make? Ashes.
If all Ireland were flooded what county would be saved? Cork because it can swim. What is full of holes and holds more? A sponge. Spell me a red running rogue in three letters? Fox.
What part of the cow goes into the wood first? Her breath.
Why does a cow dribble? Because she can't spit out. Spell me a broken down ditch in three letters? Gap. What always walks with its head down? A nail in your boot. Two apples make a pair. What will 4 oranges and 5 bananas make? A fruit salad. What goes up a ladder with its head down? A nail in your boot. 40 sheep a shepherd(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Susan Case
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Brittas, Co. Wicklow
