School: Baldoyle Convent (roll number 11883)
- Location:
- Baldoyle, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: Sr Augustine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0792, Page 180
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- RiddlesAs I looked out through the window I saw the dead carrying the living? A boat carrying the passengers.
What has six eyes and cannot see?
Three blind mice.
What man wears the biggest hat?
The biggest man.
What is the strongest thing in the world? A snail because it carries its house on its back.
What is the shyest thing in the world? A clock because it keeps its hands on its face all day.
What part of the cow comes out on the gap first? His breath.
What goes up when the rain comes down? An umbrella.
Why does a cow look over wall? Because he cannot under it.
What ship does no-one like? Hardship.
Why does a hen pick the pot?
Because she cannot lick it.
Why does a hen cross the road?(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Bella Arnold
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Pupil
- Informant
- Mrs Arnold
- Relation
- Unknown
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Baldoyle, Co. Dublin
