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School: Aughacashel (roll number 15356)

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Aghacashel, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Joseph Conifry
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0211, Page 444

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    Ans A Cabbage
    7. What is the most peculiar animal on the farm yard.
    Ans The pig because he is killed first and cured after.
    8. I ran and I got it. I stood up and I looked for it, if I got it I could leave it after me and if I did not get it I would bring it with me.
    Answer Thorn
    9. What is the cleanest letter in the alfabet.
    Ans "H" because it is always in the middle of washing.
    10. What do you do before you get out of bed.
    Ans Get in.
    11. spell black water in three letters.
    Ans Ink
    12. What is it that always walks with its head down?
    Ans An nail in a man's boot.
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