School: Errill, Ballybrophy (roll number 928)

Location:
Errill, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Braonáin
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    was the number of the car.
    A: 281
    Q: Why is an umbrella like fat?
    A: Because its always dripping.
    Q: Why is a squalling child like the letter "D"
    A: Because it makes Ma Mad.
    Q: What part of a cow goes over the ditch first.?
    A: Her breath.
    Q:As i looked out of my garden window. I saw a white thing eating a white thing. I sent out a white to put away the white thing?
    A; A white goat eating a white lead of cabbage and I sent out a white dog to hunt away the white goat.
    Q: What is full of holes, and still holds water?
    A: A sponge.
    Q: Under the line over the fire and never touches the fire?
    A: A cake in a baker.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Domhnall Ó Banáin
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    47
    Occupation
    Feirmeoir
    Address
    Errill, Co. Laois