School: Béal Átha (Bella) (roll number 10334)

Location:
Bella, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Bean Uí Ghionnáin
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    54. Why are there so few horses in the Isle of Wight?
    Ans- Because the inhabitants prefer Cowes to Ryde.
    55. What is the greatest riddle?
    Ans:- Life - because we all have to give it up.
    56. What is the differene between your overcoat and a baby?
    Ans:- One you wear and the other you [?]
    57. Born at the same time as the world, destined to live as long as the world; yet never five weeks old?
    Ans:- The Moon.
    58. Why are clouds like Coachmen?
    Ans:- Because both hold the reins (rains).
    59. What is it goes in dry, comes out wet and everybody likes?
    Ans:- Tea.
    60. Why is a lawyer like a beggar?
    Ans:- Because he pleads for a living.
    61. Where does the cock crow when all the world hears him?
    Ans:- In the Ark.
    62. If all the Holy Innocents were buried in one grave and nothing to be seen only their toes, how would you know the boys from the girls?
    Ans:- No girls.
    63. What is it that has feet but no legs?
    Ans:- A yard measure.
    64. Why is a mouse like a turnip?
    Ans:- Because the catt'le eat it.
    65. Why is a jumper like an orange skin?
    Ans:- Because it is easy to slip on.
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