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School: St Brigid's, Castleknock

Location:
Castleknock, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
Mrs Thornton
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    Q Why is the letter B like a warm fire?
    A. Because it makes oil boil
    Q. Why is a sweater like a piece of orange peel?
    A. Because they are easy to slip on.
    Q. What is the different between a penny and a shilling?
    A. Elevenpence
    Q. Why is a gun a wonderful thing?
    A. Because it goes off and yet stays where it is.
    Q. Why is sympathy like a
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Winifred Coyle
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Castleknock, Co. Dublin
    Informant
    Mrs Coyle
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castleknock, Co. Dublin