School: Offerlane (roll number 13158)

Location:
Tinnakill, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Liam de Chléir
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    charms hers.
    IV; Why does a rabbit never go further than the middle of a wood.
    Answer; If she went in any further she would be coming out at the other side.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. I; What word is it that if you say it you brake it.?
    Answer; Silence.
    II; As I was going through a guttery gap I met my Uncle Davie. I took off his head and sucked his blood and left him lying easy.
    Answer; A bottle of wine.
    III; What bee will never sting you?
    Answer; The letter B.
    IV; Who is it that marries many wives and yet is single all his life.
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