School: Ferbane (B.)
- Location:
- Ferbane, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: T. Mac Cárthaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0813, Page 136
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- Where was Moses when the candle went out?
In the dark.
Why does a cow look over a wall?
Because she can't look under it.
When is a man head and ears in debt?
When he has a hat on that's not paid for.
What animal brought the most luggage into the Ark, and what animal brought the least?
The elephant brought the most, he brought his trunk and the cock only brought his comb.
What part of a cow goes first out a gap?
Her breath.
Say in one word are you the man?
Rue.
What is the difference between a dress- maker and a farmer?
One gathers what he sows, the other sews what she gathers.
Why is an idle Schoolboy like a postage stamp?
Because he is licked and put in a corner and made stick to his letters.
Why is it dangerous to take a nap in a train?
Because the train runs over sleepers.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Eamon Daly
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Ferbane, Co. Offaly
- Informant
- Mrs Daly
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Ferbane, Co. Offaly
