School: Drom Bhaoghalláin (roll number 7981)
- Location:
- Ardcarn, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: M. Pagnam
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As green as grass and grass it isn't.
As red as blood and blood it isn't.
As black as ink and ink it isn't.
(A Blackberry)
Why are the feathers of a cock always smooth?
(Because he always carries a comb about with him)
Why is a crow a sensible bird?
(Because he never complains without caws, cause)
If Jack's father is Pat's brother, what is Jack to Pat's mother.
(Grandson)
What is in the pot, what is in the pan
what is in the chest, and what in the pocket of your vest and what's in the tub outside the door.
(A Bottom)
How is a policeman like a pipe.
(Because the both are easily broken)
What is it that is higher and handsomer when the head is off it.
(A pillow)
What is it that will go up the chimney down but can't come down the chimney up. Umbrella
