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School: Lios Uí Chearbhaill (C.), Malla (roll number 12016)

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Liscarroll, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhuibhir
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    he is always for getting.
    Why is an egg like a colt? Because it is not use until it is broken in.
    What is that you must keep when you have given it to somebody? Your word
    Why is the letter F like a banana skin? Because it makes all fall.
    When is a rock not a rock? When it is a shamrock.
    What key is best for unlocking the tongue? Whiskey
    What relation is a child to its father, who is not its fathers own son? His daughter.
    What is most like a horse's shoe? His other shoes.
    What key is the hardest key to turn? A donkey.
    Why is a horse cleverer than a mouse? Because it can run away in a trap.
    What is the difference between one yard and two yards?
    A fence.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Breda Stack
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockardbane, Co. Cork
    Informant
    Cornelius Stack
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    59
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Knockardbane, Co. Cork