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School: Cnoc an Éin Fhinn (Birdhill) (roll number 13991)

Location:
Cooleen, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Micheál Ó Meachair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0539, Page 014

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    When is a penny like a hermit.
    When it is a loan.
    What is the worst kind of fare for people to live on.
    Warfare.
    Why are old maids like volunteers
    They are always ready but seldom wanted
    Where is it that all pretty girls are equally pretty.
    In the dark.
    What is it that we often return but never borrow.
    Thanks.
    Why is a king like a book.
    Because he has pages.
    Why is a sows tail like a swan's breast.
    It grows down.
    What is the difference between a blacksmith and a reliable horse.
    One is a horse-shoer and the other a sure-horse.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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