School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)

Location:
Carlanstown, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Géibheannaigh
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  1. "As white as milk and milk it is not. As green as grass and grass it is not. As red as blood and blood it is not. As black as ink and ink it is not?"
    A Blackberry.
    "What part of a cow goes gap first?"
    Her Breath.
    "Why does a hen pick a pot?"
    Because she cant lick it.
    "When is a soldier ot a soldier?"
    When he is in quarters.
    "When is a vain young lady like a drunkred?"
    Because they are both fond of the glass.
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