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School: Robertstown, Naas (roll number 15655)

Location:
Robertstown, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
P. Ó Harachtáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0775, Page 239

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    Why is the end of G never short.
    Because it always ends long.
    What is it that we often return but never borrow.
    Thanks.
    Why is a king like a book.
    Because he has pages.
    What is the first thing you do when you fall into the sea.
    Get wet.
    What letter would be of great use to a deaf woman.
    The letter A because it would make her hear.
    Why are old maids like volunteers.
    They are always ready but seldom wanted.
    When is a rock not a rock.
    When it's a shamrock.
    What key is best for unlocking the tongue.
    Whiskey.
    What most frequently becomes a woman.
    A girl.
    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
    Peg Pender
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11