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School: Ceann Tuirc (B.) (roll number 14052)

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Kanturk, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Liam Ó Caoimh
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    37 What fish does a good housewife like best?
    Answer: Herring(her-ring)
    38 When is the clock hungry?
    Answer: When it is going to eight(ate)
    39 What is the best way to make a coat last?
    Answer: Make the trousers first.
    40 Why is Ireland a very rich country?
    Answer: Her capital is Dublin.
    41 Why is a waiter like a racehorse?
    Answer: He runs for cups, plates and steaks.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Denis O' Brien
    Gender
    Male