School: Corr Garrdha (roll number 15228)
- Location:
- Corgerry Eighter, Co. Galway
- Teachers: M. Ó Dubhláin M. Ó Muineacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0077, Page 432
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- (continued from previous page)Why does a cow look over a ditch?
Answer. Because she cannot look under it.As I went into the garden,
I met my uncle Jody,
I cut his head off,
And left his body easy.
Answer. A head of cabbage.Long legs short thighs,
Small head and no eyes.
Answer. A tongs.As I went up the boreen,
I met my Auntie Noreen,
Steel toes iron nose,
And upon my word she would frighten the crows.
Answer. A Gun.Why is a pig upstairs like a house on fire?
Answer. Because it needs putting out.How many wells would make a river?
Answer. One if it was big enough.What weight is the moon?
Answer. One hunderweight(continues on next page)
