School: Berrings (Measctha) (roll number 4186)
- Location:
- Berrings, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Domhnall Ó Drisceoil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0348, Page 006
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- Riddles heard locally.Q. Why are matches angry things?
A. Because they flare up as soon as you strike them.
Q. "Tis in the car, it is not wanted there, and the car could not go without it?
A. Noise.
Q. What is the shyest thing in the house?
A. A clock
Q. An old red cow lying by the wall, eats all she gets and drinks none atall?
A. The fire.
Q. What turns without moving?
A. Milk.
Q. What is the largest word in the English language?
A. Smiles because there is a mile in the middle.
Q. Black and white and red (read) all over?
A. A newspaper.
Q. What side of a cup is the handle at?
A. The outside.
Q. What wears boots but has none?
A. A football.
Q. What is always behind time?
A. The back of a clock.
Q. What is the largest room in the world?
A. The room for improvement.
- Collector
- Kitty White
- Gender
- Female
