School: Grangegeeth (roll number 2630)
- Location:
- Gráinseach na Gaoithe, Co. na Mí
- Teacher: Séosaimhín, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill
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- (continued from previous page)The man that made it could not use it,
The man that bought it did refuse it,
The man that wore it could not tell,
Whether it suited him ill or well.
Ans. - A coffin.What man in the army wears the biggest cap?
Ans. - The man with the biggest head. What goes from town to town with its head down?
Ans. - The nail of your boot. What has teeth but cannot eat?
Ans. - A saw.(continues on next page)
