School: Lios Dubh (1) (roll number 14779)

Location:
Lisduff, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Philip Mc Guiness
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  1. What is it that goes from Boston to New York without once moving. Answer The railway track
    What is it that God never saw George Washington seldom saw, but you and I see every day
    Ans. Your equal
    Black and white went up the hill. Black came down and white stood still. Ans. A hend and an egg
    Black and white and read all over. Ans. Newspaper
    As round as an apple as flat as a pan one side a woman and the other side a man. Ans A penny
    Over the fire and under the fire and never touches the fire. Ans a cake in an oven
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