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School: Ballyheaffy (B.), Baile Dubh (roll number 10387)

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Ballyeafy, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Néill
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    Ans. One, if it were long enough.
    Why are cowardly soldiers like butter?
    Ans. Because they run when exposed to fire. (They're yellow too!)
    It is often brought to table, often cut but never eaten.
    Ans. A deck of cards.
    When Adam was thirty nine years where was he going?
    Ans. Into his fortieth year.
    Why is Spring the most dangerous time to go into a wood?
    Ans. Because the trees are shooting.
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