School: Árd an Teampoill (roll number 12568)

Location:
Mount Temple, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Bríd Ní Mhoicheadha
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    His grandson.
    Three yanks went into a hotel, the first yank was the father of the second yanks son. How was that?
    The second was the mother of the third yank, and the first yank was his father.
    Flys high flys low wears shoes and has none.
    A football.
    Why is a spider a good corrosponder?
    Because he drops a line at every post.
    What's the last thing you do before you go into bed?
    Take your feet off the ground.
    Its deep and damp and fit for any Lord or King?
    A grave.
    What can you take out of to make it bigger.
    A hole.
    Why is the letter F like a cows tail?
    Because it is in the end of beef.
    Whats brought to the table cut and never eaten
    A pack of cards.
    What fruit is seen on every penny?
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
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