School: Granagh (C.), Brúgh Ríogh (roll number 9928)

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Greanach, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Máire Ní Leidhin
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  1. Q. Its the beginning of eternity. Its the end of time and space. Its the beginning of every end and the end of every place ?
    A. The letter E
    Q. Its under the fire and over the fire but never touches the fire ?
    A. A cake in an oven.
    Q. What would you fill a barrel with to make it lighter ?
    A. Holes.
    Q. What is the most dangerous vegtable to have on a ship ?
    A. A Leak.
    Q. As long as my arm,
    As deep as a pail,
    It never bawls out
    Until caught by the Tail.
    A. A Bell.
    Q. What size rule do you always carry around with you ?
    A. Two Feet.
    Q. Why is an elephant like someone going on holiday ?
    A. Because he takes his trunk.
    Q. What is it a cat has an no other animal ?
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