School: Árd-achadh (B.) (roll number 14075)
- Location:
- Ardagh, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Anraoi Musgrave
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- (continued from previous page)There war two meanings to the last riddle. The other answer is. - A flash of lightning..
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Mrs. Mulcahy.Riddles.A hardworking father.
A lazy old mother.
Twelve young children.
And they all the same colour?.Ans - A clock.
It is red, it is yellow, it is blue. What is it.Ans - The rainbow.
How many wells would go to make a river.Ans - One if it was big enough.
Niddy, noddy.
Round body.
Three feet.
And a wooden hat.Ans - A pot.
It is no good to the train and the train cannot go without it ?.
Ans - The noise.(continues on next page)- Informant
- Mrs Mulcahy
- Gender
- Female