School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Fethard (roll number 8903)
- Location:
- Fiodh Ard, Co. Thiobraid Árann
- Teacher: Sr M. Agatha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0557, Page 356
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- (continued from previous page)Because it always has the bit in his mouth.
What is taken from you before you get it?
Your photo.
- What is the difference between a racing horse and a shoe maker?
One is a sure horse, and the other is a "horse shoe".
Why is a sculptors death a most terrible one?
Because he makes faces and "busts".
What is the difference between a hearth-rug and a bottle of medicine?
One is taken up and shaken and the other is shaken and taken.
What's the difference between a bankrupt and a leather bed?
One is hard up and the other is soft down.
Why will Ireland soon be rich?
Because the capital is Dublin.
What were first words Adam said to Eve?
On one can tell.
How long did Cain hate his brother?
As long as he was Abel.(continues on next page) - Informant
- Miss P. Anglim
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Cnoc an Choiligh, Co. Thiobraid Árann
