School: Kilnagross (roll number 12317)

Location:
Kilnagross, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
John Hunt
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    53. 40 sheep went out on a gap 40 more followed them 6,7,10,11,3 and two how many is that. Ans = 5.
    54. What is that, that if it is too short by taking a bit off it I make it longer. Ans = A grave.
    55. Which side of a house is the best to put a porch on. Ans = The outside.
    56. What has two hands and never washes its face. And = A clock.
    57. A leaper of ditches a cropper of corn. A pretty cow with two yellow horns. Ans = A rabbit.
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