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School: Rooskey

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Roosky, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Martin J. Casey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0115, Page 256

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    Why does a hen nib the pot?
    Because she can't lick it.
    What is it that has a head and foot and four legs?
    A bed.
    As I went down the boreen I met my aunt Joany she had timber toes an iron nose and on my word she'd frighten the crows.
    A gun
    Under gravel I did travel over water I did stand I rode the mare that never walked and carried the bridle in my hand.
    A train.
    As I went down the boreen I met my uncle Daisy I could cut the head off him and leave him down easy.
    A bottle of stout.
    5/7 of a chicken 2/3 of a cat 1/2 of a goat and what is that?
    Chicago.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eddie Hunt
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Roosky, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mary Carr
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Roosky, Co. Mayo