School: Currach Chluana (Croughclooney) (roll number 7885)
- Location:
- Currach Cluana, Co. Thiobraid Árann
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Fhloinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0572, Page 039
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What goes up when the rain comes down ? An Umbrella.
What goes around the house and around the house and never touches the house ? A lazy woman.
Under the fire and over the fire and never touches the fire ? A cake in an oven.
Long legs crooked thighs little head no eyes ? A thongs.
What is the greatet wonder on the map of Europe ? That Hungry didn't eat Turkey.
Why is a pig in the parloor like a house on fire ? Because the sooner they are put out the better.
How is a ladies like an orange skin ? Yhey are borh easy to slip on.
Why are the clouds like coachmen ? Because they hold the rains.
What is the first thing you do when you fall into the sea ? Get wet.
What is most like half the moon ? The other half.(continues on next page)
