School: Castlerock N.S. (roll number 13242)

Location:
Drummartin, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Frank Haran
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    spoonful.
    A roomful of smoke.
    Q What is brought to the table, but but never eaten?
    A. A pack of cards
    Q. The man that made it never wore it and the man that wore it never saw it.
    A coffin
    Q. Why is a dog warmer in summer than in winter?
    A. Because in winter he wears a coat and in summer he wears a coat and pants.
    Q What is the smallest bridge in the world?
    A The bridge of your nose
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