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School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)

Location:
Blennerville, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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    Q. What turns without moving?
    A. Milk
    Q. Why does a hen pick a pot?
    A. Because she can't lick it.
    Q. What is put on the table, cut, but never eaten?
    A. A pack of cards.
    Q. What is the difference between a school teacher, and an engine driver?
    A. The teacher trains the mind, and the other drives the train.
    Q. What fruit is in every penny?
    A. The date.
    Q. What is always behind time?
    A. The back of a watch.
    Q. What is that be often borrow, but never lend?
    A. Thanks
    Q. I had a little sgillet and my tooth was in it, and I could not pull it
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Catherine Williams
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Maurice Williams
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    42
    Address
    Blennerville, Co. Kerry