School: De Freyne (roll number 16457)
- Location:
- An Portach Ard, Co. Ros Comáin
- Teacher: Tomás Mac Gionnáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0243, Page 143
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- Which is the swifter, heat or cold?
Heat - because anyone can catch cold.
Why is a baker a silly fellow?
Because he parts with what he kneads.
If a farmer raises a dozen acres of wheat in dry weather what will he raise in wet weather?
An umbrella
If twenty feet is above water what is below?
All the rest.
When does a farmer bind sheep without hurting them?
When he puts them in folds.
Why should you never write a letter on your knees?
Because letters should be written on paper.
Why is it a mistake to phone a woman on wash day?
Because her line is sure to be busy.
Why are there so few horses in the Isle of Wight?
Because the inhabitants prefer Cowes to Ryde.
Why is a giraffe that can't hold up his head like next Friday?
Because his neck's weak (next week).
Born at the same time as the world, destined to live as long as the world; yet never five weeks old?
The moon.
Which is the greatest riddle?
Life - because we all have to give it up.
Why are clouds like coachmen?
Because both hold the reins (rains).
What is the difference between your overcoat and a baby?
One you wear and the other you were.(continues on next page)
