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School: Baile an Bhile (C.) (roll number 15488)

Location:
Ballinvilla Demesne, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bríd Nic Giollachlaoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0110, Page 253

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    compared to a member of Parliament?
    Because they both have M.P. at the end of their names.
    45. Wet and damp under the bank, fit for Lord or Lady?
    A graveyard.
    46. Why is it useless to send a sparrow for a bushel of corn?
    Because she can only bring a peck.
    47. What has no wings and can fly?
    Dust.
    48. Twenty-four white
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