School: Moynalty (C.)

Location:
Moynalty, Co. Meath
Teacher:
(name not given)
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  1. When was beef highest?
    When the cow jumped over the moon.
    Hairy all over and rough in the skin two things chopping and one going in?
    A pig coming
    Why is a king like a book?
    Because he has pages.
    What is the fastest way to get from Dover to France?
    Cross out the D and you are over.
    Said the child to it's Father how did it come that you are my Father and I am not your son?
    The child was his daughter.
    Under the fire and over the fire and still never touches the fire?
    A cake in an oven.
    What is the shiest thing in the world?
    A clock because it alway has its hands on its face.
    What city can fit in a bottle?
    Cork.
    What is it that goes round the
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