School: Durrow (B.) (roll number 3517)
- Location:
- Durrow, Co. Laois
- Teacher: P. Sabhaois
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0830, Page 052
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- (continued from previous page)How many ladders would reach the sky?One - if it was long enough Up on it he got and on it he went and every rag on his back shookAnswer: a man thatchingWhat is it that walks with its head down?A nail in a man's boot.Its black and white and read all overA bookA side car of people went over the hill and there was not a single one on it. They were all married.As green as grass and itis not grass as red as blood and it is not blood as black as ink but its not ink What is it?A blackberryIn every house you'll find it no matter where you go; it's a couple of hundred yards long and you could fit it in your pocket.A spool of thread.(continues on next page)
