School: O'Brennan, Baile Mhic Ealgóid, Tráighlí

Location:
Tonreagh Lower, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Loingsigh
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    87. What is it that God can't see and we can see and he is supposed to know and see everything
    Answer - his own equal
    88. where was Moses when the light went out
    Answer - In the dark
    89. How would you spell blind pig in two letters
    Answer - pig without the "i" - pg.
    89. In through the wall out through the wall and never tips the wall.
    Answer - A voice.
    90. A steel horse with a flaxy reins going over a bony bridge and a brass man driving him.
    Answer - Sewing with a needle and thread, thimble and finger
    91. There is a town in Ireland, five letters its name proclaims, you can spell it backwards and forwards the same
    Answer - Navan
    92. What has got its foot and can't walk.
    Answer - Turf.
    93. Spell haggard scraper in three letters
    Answer - Hen.
    94. Black and white and hops on the road like snow balls
    Answer - A Magpie
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