School: Ballybay (Hall St.) (roll number 12378)

Location:
Ballybay, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
C. Ó Maonaigh
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  1. Q When is a cow not a cow.
    A When she is turned into a field.
    Q I ran till I got it, I sat down and looked for it, and I couldn't get it.
    A A thorn in my foot.
    Q Why does a hen lay an egg.
    A Because she can't lay a brick.
    Q Who wears the biggest hat in London.
    A The man with the biggest head.
    Q What goes up the ladder with it's head down
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