School: Gowran (C.) (roll number 15366)
- Location:
- Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Máiréad Ní Chuinn
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- 11-1-38 Riddles
What sort of fish does a person out of work want.
A place (plaice)
How long did Cain hate his brother.
While he was Able.
Use me well & I am everybody scratch me back & I am nobody.
A mirror.
When was beef the highest it ever had been?
When the cow jumped over the moon.
Why is a watch like a well.
Because there is many springs in it.
Where did Noah strike the first nail.
On the head.
What turns without moving
Milk turning sour.
What has no wings & can fly.
Dust.
Why is a bubble like a bruise
Because they are both caused by a blow.
Whats the difference between a steep hill & a big pill(continues on next page)- Collector
- Nancy Lawlor
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Gowran, Co. Kilkenny
- Informant
- Mrs Mac Donagh
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 86
- Address
- Gowran, Co. Kilkenny