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School: Conahy (roll number 14364)

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Connahy, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Ciarán Ó Riagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0865, Page 411

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    Q. What can sing without a voice
    A. A kettle.
    Q. What is the difference between putting your hand in the fire & a piece of Bacon.
    A. One is a rash act and the other is a rasher.
    Q. What could you see with your eyes shut
    A. A joke.
    Q. What glass reminds you of a clown.
    A. A tumbler.
    Q. Why is a dog biting his tail like a good manager.
    A. Because he makes both ends meet.
    Q. Which is the left side of a pudding.
    A. That which is not eaten.
    Q. What part of a fish weighs most.
    A. The scales.
    Q. What time is it when a clock strikes thirteen
    A Time to have the clock repaired.
    Q. What usually becomes a woman.
    A. A girl.
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