School: Béal Átha 'n Fheadha (B.)
- Location:
- Ballina, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: D. P. Ó Cearbhaill
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- (continued from previous page)(10) Why is a black hen better than a white hen. Ans. Because a black hen can lay a white egg and the white hen cannot lay a black egg.
(11) Around the house and around the house and all heads under. Ans - The nails of your shoes.
(12) Around the house and around the house and lies at the back door. Ans The twig
(13) As I went down the garden I met my uncle Davy I cut his head off and left him standing aisy (easy) Ans. A head of cabbage
(14) Its over the fire and under the fire and still never touches the fire Ans. A cake in an oven.
(15) Little Jenny Huddle sitting in a puddle with a green dress and a white petticoat
Ans. A rush
(16) Whats impossible. Ans To tickle a flea with a crowbar.
(17) What's the height of nonsense. Ans. One blind ass looking at another.
(18) Why does a man put on his right foot first
Ans. Because there is one always left.(continues on next page)
