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School: Coolanarney

Location:
Coolanarney, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
D. Mac Gairbhíth
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0809, Page 201

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    1. Alive in front, dead in the middle and baptised behind - A man ploughing.
    2. How long did Cain hate his brother - As long as he was Abel.
    3. What is the difference between a fair lady and a brave soldier - One faces the powder and the other powders the face.
    4. Why is a dog like a tree - They both love to bark when they die.
    5. Why does a man sneeze three times - Because he can't help it.
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