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School: Naomh Muire, Droichead Átha (roll number 8052)

Location:
Drogheda, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. M. Bernard Mc Cabe
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    Q Why was Adam a good runner?
    A Because he was first in the human race.
    Q Why is a baker charitable?
    A Because he gives away the bread he needs (kneads) himself.
    Q Why is a match good tempered?
    A Because it never complains when it is struck.
    Q What travels round the world with-out being seen?
    A The wind.
    Q What is it that is taken from you before you get it?
    A Your Photograph.
    Q When it a good idea like a clock.?
    A When it strikes one.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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