School: Radharc an Locha (roll number 13639)
- Location:
- Aghamore Near, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Eibhlís Ní Chaomhánaigh
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- (continued from previous page)What is full and holds more. A pot of potatoes when you put in water.
What is the longest word in the English language. Smiles, theres a mile between the first and last letter.
What goes round the wood and round the wood and cant get into the wood
The bark of a tree
It has an eye and cannot see. A Needle
It has ears and cannot hear A pot.
Long legs, crooked thighs, small head and no eyes. A Tongs.
Through the world and through the world with their heads to the earth
Tacks in a man's shoe
Why does a hen pick a pot?
She cant lick it.
Why does a cow look over the wall?
She cant look under it
Why is the sea always angry
It is crossed so often.
What wig can a hair dresser not make
An ear wig(continues on next page)
