School: Áth an Lín (C.), Baile an Gharrdha (roll number 9633)

Location:
Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire Nic an Aodhaire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0490, Page 008

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  2. Riddles.
    What is it that is always behind time.
    Ans. Back of the clock.
    Why is Ireland like a bottle.
    Ans. Because there is a cork in it.
    The man that made it never wore it, and the man that wore it never saw it.
    Ans. Coffin.
    What goes without moving.
    Ans. Clock.
    Why is the letter t like an island.
    Ans. It is in the middle of water..
    What turns without moving.
    Ans. Milk.
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