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School: Robertstown, Naas (roll number 15655)

Location:
Baile Riobaird, Co. Chill Dara
Teacher:
P. Ó Harachtáin
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    Because it is in firm.
    What is the difference between an angler and a dune?
    One baits his hooks and the other hates his books.
    What relation is a door mat to a doorstep.
    A" step-father.
    When is a lamp in a bad temper?
    When it's put out of course

    What is smaller than a midge's mouth?
    The bite that goes into it.
    I have a grey goose she's of a great price and those who go with her, would want to be wise. She has feet and walks upon none and seeks her living far from home?
    A ship.
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    Bridie Carter
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