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School: Cloonmorris (roll number 12496)

Location:
Cloonmorris, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Michael J. Conboy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0219, Page 006

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  1. Bornacoola Riddles (continued)

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    What animal is the strongest in the world?
    A snail, because he is able to carry his home on his back.
    What turns without moving?
    Milk turning sour.
    'Tis red, white, olive and green. The King can't get it, neither can the Queen?
    The rainbow.
    Which is the cleanest letter in the alphabet?
    The letter H, because it is always in the middle of washing.
    If it takes two and a half yards of cloth to make a suit, what will it take to make a waistcoat?
    A tailor.
    What is it that's in Ireland and can be compared to a candle?
    Wicklow.
    If a man got 3:6 for walking one mile, what would he get for walking six?
    Sore feet.
    If a pair of tongs cost 1:6, what would a ton of coal come to?
    Ashes.
    Why does a hen pick a pot?
    Because she can't lick it.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridie Beirne
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloonmorris, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Thomas Beirne
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    44
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Cloonmorris, Co. Leitrim