School: An Clochar, Béal an Átha Móir (roll number 13614)
- Location:
- Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: An tSr. Áthracht
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0224, Page 362
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- Why is a plum cake like the ocean?
- Because it contains many currants.
Why are teeth like verbs? - Because they are regular, irregular and defective
Why are bakers very self-denying people
- Because they sell what they sell what they knead themselves.
Why is a rifle a very insignificant weapon? - Because it is within a "T" of being a trifle.
Why is a favourite singer's voice like a queen's crown? - Because it is replete with precious stones.
What is that which never was seen felt or heard and yet has a name? -
Nothing.
What shows others what it see itself?
- A mirror.
Why is the pen superior to the sword
- Because it can touch the heart without destroying it.
Why is a dark boy alway a cheat? - Because he is never fair
What has a mouth but no face? - A River.(continues on next page)
