School: St Egney's (C.), Buncrana
- Location:
- Buncrana, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Ellen Daly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1112, Page 422
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- (continued from previous page)Riddles
Why are washerwomen great travellers?
(They are continually crossing the line and going from pole to pole)
What is the difference between a bottle of medicine and a hearth-rug?
(One is shaken up and taken, the other is taken up and shaken)
What is it that when you knock out the "i" the nose is left?
no(i)se
Who may marry and yet remain single all his life?
A priest
Why is the sun said to be cruel?
Because it tans women.
Why is a policeman like a rainbow?
(Because he appears when the storm is over)?
How far can you walk into a wood?
Half-way. After that you are walking out.(continues on next page)
