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School: Gleann Fleisge

Location:
Glenflesk, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Donnchadh Ó Spiolláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0457, Page 933

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  1. Riddles

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    Change of a £1 in 20 pieces of silver and I will not take any shilling or 6d.
    Answer 2 hc 6 florins 12, 3d pieces
    What has a neck and body and nothing else Ans a bottle
    Which ship do we all like to avoid
    Hardship
    What is that which never asks questions but requires many answers
    Answer a doorbell
    Why should a hen be never untidy
    Because she carries a comb with her
    What are the most unsocial things in the world
    Milestones Because you never see two together
    What always sleeps with its head downwards
    A nail in your shoe
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