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School: N. Colmcille, Westport Quay (roll number 13145)

Location:
Westport Quay, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Sean Ó Flaitile
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137, Page 142

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What is like one half of the moon?
    The other half.
    All patches, and no stitches?
    A head of cabbage.
    Long legs, short thighs, small head, and no eyes.
    A tongs.
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    As I went over Westminster Bridge, I met a Westminster scholar. He pulled off his hat and drew off his gloves.
    I have told you the name of the scholar.
    Andrew.
    What is it that a cat has, but no other animal has?
    Kittens.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Aidan Mac Bride
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Westport, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Patrick Mac Bride
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    76
    Address
    Westport, Co. Mayo