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School: Carn an Ríogh (roll number 11619)

Location:
Carrownree, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Éamonn Mac Énrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0184, Page 0464

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What are the most difficult ships to conquer?
    Hardships
    What are the most unsociable things in the world?
    Mile-stones. for you never see two of them together
    What is always behind time?
    The back of a clock.
    Why may a beggar wear a very short coat?
    Because it will be long enough before he gets another.
    Why is the tolling of a bell like the prayers of a hypocrite?
    Because it is a solemn sound by a thoughtless tongue.
    Why is the bank of England like a thrush?
    It often changes its notes.
    What is the most difficult lock to pick?
    One from a bald head.
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    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
    Caitlín Ní Dáithí
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Peter Gallagher
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Carrownree, Co. Sligo