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School: Ballinamore (B.) (roll number 2820)

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Béal an Átha Móir, Co. Liatroma
Teacher:
Seán Heslin
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    1 Q. Why is a dog biting his own tail like a good manager?
    A. Because he makes both ends meet.

    2 Q. Why are some girls like old muskets?
    A. Because they use a good deal of powder but won't go off.

    3 Q. What kind of robbery may be said to be dangerous?
    A. A safe robbery.

    4. Q. Why is a drawn tooth like a thing forgotten?
    A. Because it is out of the head.

    5 Q. What was the first bet ever made?
    A. The [?].

    What does a well-made boot want?
    Ans. A comrade
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. ealaín bhéil (~1,483)
        1. tomhaiseanna (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Willie Farrell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Srath Diarmada, Co. Liatroma