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School: Béal Átha Lúibe, Cahir (roll number 9856)

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Ballylooby, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Mícheál Ceitinn
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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Why is a dog's tail like the heart of a tree.
    Because it is farthest from the bark
    If a fender and fireirons cost twenty shillings what does a ton of coal come to?
    Ashes.
    What is the difference between a schoolboy and a postage stamp?
    One you stick with a lick and the other you lick with a stick.
    What is the most difficult train to catch, why?
    The 12.50. Because it is ten to one if you catch it.
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