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School: Naomh Pádraig, Cill Choinnigh (roll number 13265)

Location:
Saint Patrick's, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Br. Seosamh Mac Aodhgáin
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    8. Why is a policeman like the sun?
    Because he appears after the storm is over.
    9. What key is the hardest to turn?
    A donkey.
    10. Why does the collector, at the railway punch a hole in your ticket?
    To let you pass through.
    11. How many peas are there in a pint?
    One.
    12. What is the first thing you do when you fall into the sea?
    Get wet
    13. What beats a good wife?
    A bad husband.
    14. What is the difference between a Conundrum and a lot of children sitting on a bun?
    One is a conumdrum and the other is a bun under 'em.
    15. What's not inside or outside?
    A window.
    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
    Andy Coughlan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Walkin Street, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr Coughlan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    36
    Address
    Walkin Street, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mrs Coughlan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    35
    Address
    Walkin Street, Co. Kilkenny