School: Scoil na mBráthar, Ráth Luirc

Location:
Charleville, Co. Cork
Teacher:
An Br. Ó Móráin
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  1. What is it that's in a car it is no good to the car and the car can't go without it?
    Ans. Noise.
    What is the last thing you take off when your going to bed?
    Ans. Your feet off the floor.
    What kicks without leg's?
    Ans. A gun.
    Why does a hen peg a pot?
    Ans. Because she can't lick it.
    Cut a piece off of it and it will be long enough?
    Ans A grave.
    What makes more noise than two pigs
    Ans 3 pigs
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