School: Cappamore (B.) (roll number 7480)
- Location:
- Cappamore, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: James McCarthy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0520, Page 088
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- Q. Why does a dog carry a bone in his mouth?
A. Because he has not pocket.
Q. How many sticks go to make a crow's nest?
A. None goes, they are all carried.
Q. Why does a donkey eat thistles?
A. Because he is an "ass."
Q. Where was Daniel O'Vonnell going when he was 23?
A. Into 24
Q. Why does a person cross the road?
A. To get to the other side.
Q.Which of the Apostles wore the biggest hat?
A. The one that had the biggest head.
Q. Why does a hen pick a pot?
A. Because she can't lick it.
Q. If you build a wall from this to Dublin, what height would it be?
A. The height of nonsense.
Q. Why is a dead animal compared to a narrow road?
A. Because it has no breath.(continues on next page)
