School: Áthán (B.), Lios na Groighe (roll number 14173)
- Location:
- Áthán, Co. Luimnigh
- Teacher: Seán Ó Héalaithe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0523, Page 491
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- What is the difference between a black hen and a white hen?
A black hen lays a white egg and a white hen cannot lay a black egg.
Why does a hen pick the pot?
Because she cannot lick it.
Why does a hen cross the road?
To get to the other side.
Why does a cow look over the ditch?
Because she cannot look under it.
What part of a motor car goes into the town first?
The noise.
What is one half of the moon like?
Like the other half.
A room full a house full and cannot catch a spoonful?
Smoke.
As I went out a slippery gap I met my(continues on next page)
