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School: Baile Dubh, (C.) (roll number 15541)

Location:
Ballyduff, Co. Waterford
Teacher:
Bríd, Bean Uí Dhriaghail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0634, Page 472

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  1. A Collection of Riddles (continued)

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    Because every day begins by breaking.
    What has a mouth and a tongue? A river.
    What has ribs and no trunk? An umbrella.
    Which ship do we all like to avoid? Hardship.
    Why should a hen never be untidy? Because she carries a little comb with her.
    Why is a bank like a piece of music?
    Because it is full of notes.
    Which bird has the name of a famous nurse? Nightingale.
    Why is toffee like a racehorse? The more you lick it the faster it goes.
    Why does a black man never tell secrets? Because he always keeps dark.
    Long and narrow, thin and tall
    Many a man caused to fall?
    A gun.
    When is a pony like a mouse? When he is in a trap.
    Never was and never will be
    Look at your hand and you will plainly see? You fingers will never be the same length.
    What is most like a horse's shoe?
    A mare's shoe.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    English