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School: Béal Átha na Sluagh (Buachaillí)

Location:
Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Liam P. Mac an Bháird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0029, Page 0059

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Why is the letter E like death?
    Because it ends in hope.
    How many goats did moses bring into the ark?
    He brought in none because he was not in it at all.
    What hair is not chased by the hounds?
    The hair on your head.
    When is an umbrella like fat meat?
    When it is dripping.
    There were three flies on a table and I killed one of them. How many were left?
    None.
    Told By -
    Billy Burgoyne
    The Square
    Ballinasloe.
    11:10:37
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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