School: Gleann Bruacháin (B.), Cnoc Luinge (roll number 12613)

Location:
Glenbrohane, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
P.B. Shine
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  1. Riddles
    The beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, the beginning of every end, and the end of every place :- The Letter 'e'
    What is full and will hold more? :- A pot full of potatoes.
    What is taken from you before you get it? :- Your photo
    How many sticks go to make a crows nest? :- No one for they are all carried.
    What would you see a person drinking soup with? :- With your eyes.
    What wears boots but has none? :- A football
    How can a pear be got from an apple tree?:- Take two and you have a pair
    When is a clock dangerous?:- When striking
    Why does a cow lie down?:- Because she cant lie up
    TO light a gas stove and a lamp with only one match which would you light first?:- The Match
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