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School: Ladhar (B.), Bán-Tír (roll number 3269)

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An Ladhar, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Halladáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0361, Page 203

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    What draws without pulling?
    Answer = Tea.
    It went upstairs white and it came down read?
    Answer = A newspaper
    A head like a thimble a tail like a rat, you can always keep guessing but you will never guess that?
    A pipe.
    I know a little house and a mouse couldn't live in it and all the men in Ireland couldn't count how many windows in it?
    A thimble
    It went to America and stopped there it came back and never went again?
    A watch.
    What ring is always square?
    A boxing ring.
    What coat can never be stitched?
    A coat of paint
    What kind of a bow is it that no one can tie?
    A rainbow.
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