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School: Baile Dubh (2), (B.)

Location:
Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Seán Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0634, Page 305

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    never fed not likely to be starved?
    Answer- " Because he has constantly a bit in his mouth
    When is it a good thing to lose your temper?
    Answer- " When it's a bad one
    Why is life the greatest of all riddles?
    Answer- " Because we must all give up
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Master Laurence Farrell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Marshtown, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Mr Michael Farrell
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Marshtown, Co. Cork