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School: Caherelly, Grange, Kilmallock (roll number 2184)

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Caherelly, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
John Raleigh
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    Riddles continued.
    9. the road what time would it be?
    Ans: Ten past one.
    10. I have a little house and a mouse wouldn't fit in it and all the men in Ireland couldn't count the windows in it?
    Ans: A thimble.
    11. How man cows' tails would reach the moon?
    Ans: One if it were long enough.
    13. What is it that grows large the more you take from it?
    Ans: A grave.
    14. Which of the apostles wore the biggest hat?
    Ans: The one with the biggest head.
    15. Londonderry, Cork and Kerry spell me that without a K?
    Ans: T-h-a-t
    16. What bridge was never crossed by any human being?
    Ans: The bridge of your nose
    17. If you get off an ass what would you down off?
    Ans: A goose
    18. I see it and you can't see it
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