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School: Bouleenshere (C.) (roll number 12865)

Location:
Booleenshare, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mary A. Walsh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0417, Page 398

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    the bigger it gets.
    A. A hole.
    Q. Which side of the jug is the handle.
    A. On the outside.
    Q. What turns without moving?
    A. Milk.
    Q. The beginning of eternity, the end of time and place the beginning of every end and the end of every place.
    A. The letter E.
    Q. What key is the best for unlocking the tongue.
    A. Whiskey.
    Q. Why is a baker always hungry.
    A. Because he needs bread.
    Q. How many feet has forty sheep a shepherd and his dog.
    A. Two.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English