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School: Ballysadare (2.) (roll number 11769)

Location:
Ballysadare, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Kathleen Noble
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0176, Page 203

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    Although I'm black and much admired they wrought at me until they were tired. They broke my head and broke my face and brought me from my dwelling place, the weary horse and tired man.
    Answer: A sod of turf
    What goes to the table and is cut but never eated?
    Answer: A pack of cards
    What goes up high, down low, wears boots and has none?
    Answer: A football.
    Why is E the most unlucky letter?
    Answer: Because it is never in cash, always in debt and never out of danger.
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