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School: Mc Kelvey's Grove (roll number 9130)

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Loughbrattoge, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Eva Campbell
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0942, Page 249

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  2. A Collection of Riddles

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    All bridle all saddle all fit for a race, B was the bridle and brass was the bow, I have named it three times and yet you do not know?
    The word all.
    What is the difference between a horse and a mare?
    A horse can run away in a trap and a mouse can not.
    What town can you put in a bottle?
    The town of Cork.
    Who always finds things dull?
    The knife grinder.
    Which travels faster, heat or cold?
    Heat because you can catch a cold.
    How long did Cain hate his brother?
    As long as he was able (Abel)
    If a tree fell and broke a window what would the window say?
    Tremendous(tree-mend-us)
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