School: Árdán, An Bháinseach

Location:
An tArdán, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Gormáin
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    Why is a vain young lady like a drunkard? Because they are both fond of the glass.
    When is a shoemaker dying? When he is preparing his sole for the last.
    What do we often return but never borrow? Thanks.
    What is the difference between a hill and a pill? One goes up and the other goes down.
    What is the greatest wonder on the map of Europe? That Hungary did not eat Turkey.
    Ginny in the ditch, Ginny out of the ditch, but if you go near her she will bite? A nettle.
    What goes out when the sun goes in? The moon.
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