School: Carrickgorman
- Location:
- Carrickgorman, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: M. Fleming
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- (continued from previous page)ploughing.
As I went up Tara hill Tara hill was shaking, I took Tara hill and put it in my pocket for fear the ducks would eat it? A sheaf of oats.
When is two and two not four? When it's twenty-two.
When was Adam married? On his wedding Eve.
What is a young lady who refuses you? Much too "No" -ing.
When is it a good thing to loose your temper? When it's a bad one.
When are ladies like bells? Because you won't find out their metal (mettle) till you give them a ring.
Why does a man allow himself to be hen-pecked? Because he is chicken hearted.
What is the best way to make the hours go fast by? Use the spur of the moment.
What can you keep after giving it away? Your word.
What is it we often return but never borrow? Thanks.
Why should a stupid boy study the(continues on next page)
