School: Robertstown, Naas (roll number 15655)

Location:
Baile Riobaird, Co. Chill Dara
Teacher:
P. Ó Harachtáin
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  1. What trees are not effected by fire?
    Ash because when burned they are still ashes.
    When does a horse weigh most heavily?
    When he is led.
    What is the difference between a hungry man and a glutton?
    One longs to eat and the other eats too long.
    When are the streets most greasy?
    When the rain is dripping.
    How do they get water in a water in a water-melon?
    By planting them in Spring.
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