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School: Moyne (C.), An Teampoll Mór (roll number 8733)

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Moyne, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Johanna Griffin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0551, Page 183

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    why does a cow look over the ditch?
    because she could not look under it
    what is it that has more windows than a bishops palace
    a thimble
    long legs shock thighs, little head and no eyes. a tongs
    long legged father big bellied noce, three little children and they all the one colour
    a pot and hooks
    what paper is like a sneeze?
    a tissue
    when is a soldier like a baby?
    when he is in arms
    what is the biggest ant in the world?
    an elephant
    what is the worst weather for rats and mice?
    when its raining cats and dogs
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