School: Fraine, Athboy (roll number 14766)
- Location:
- Fraine, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Brighid, Bean Uí Chonalláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0696, Page 006
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - What is the most stricking thing in the way of ornaments?
A clock.
What turns without moving?
Milk turning sour
Why does a hen cross the road?
Because she wants to get to the far side
A man had seven children and how is it that he never saw the face of one of them?
He went away before the last was born.
What side do you get down off an ass?
No side - you only get down off a duck
I only have one eye,
I only have one leg,
I am no use unless I am led,
And many a one through me hath bled?
A needle
Why is a crow the wisest bird in the world?
Because he never shows his white feather(continues on next page)
