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School: Tulach Sheasta (B.)

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An Port Nua, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Diarmuid Ó Meachair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0539, Page 146

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    Why doesn't a clock strike 143?
    Because it hasn't the face to do so.
    What is always behind time ?
    The back of a watch
    Why is toffee like a racehorse?
    The more you lick it the faster it goes.
    What animal always has his luggage with him?
    The elephant - his trunk
    What difference is there between a schoolmaster and an engine driver?
    One trains the minds and the other minds the trains.
    Why are fishermen greedy?
    Their business makes them selfish
    Why should doctors attend to the windows?
    Because they have panes
    Why did the tap run?
    Because it saw the kitchen sink
    How many sides has a circle?
    Two - the inside and the outside
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Rainsford
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sráid an Phóna, Co. Thiobraid Árann
    Informant
    Martin Rainsford
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Sráid an Phóna, Co. Thiobraid Árann