School: Páirc an Iarla (roll number 9303)
- Location:
- Rathpeak, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Ss. Ó Maonaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0273, Page 037
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- Problem. Why is a bad picture like weak tea?
Solution.Because it is not well drawn.
P. What has an eye but cannot see?
S. A needle.
P. What bed is made nice, soft, and warm and is not made for sleeping on?
S. A flower bed.
P. Which day of the week is the strongest?
S. Sunday because all the rest are week days.
P. Ink ank under the bank ten drawing four?
S. A woman milking a cow.
P. Head again back, back again ground Riddle me that and I will give you a pound?(continues on next page)
