School: Cloichín an Mhargaidh
- Location:
- Clogheen Market, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Teacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0573, Page 372
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- (continued from previous page)Ans -: A rainbow.
R -: It has a head like a thimble;
a tail like a cat; You can guess for ever
But you'll never guess that?
Ans :- A pipe.
R -: Riddle - me - riddle - me - rantio
My father gave me some seeds to sow.
The seeds were black; the ground was white
Riddle me that, And I'll give you a pint?
Ans:- Pen, ink, and paper.
R:- It's under the water; 'Tis over the water.
Still it never touches the water?
Ans:- A Shadow.
R:- Why is a public house haunted?
Ans:- Because it's full of spirits.
R:- Why is a dog's tail compared to the heart of an oak tree?
Ans-: Because it's farthest from the bark.
R:- What goes away between two woods, and comes back between two waters.
Ans:- A person carrying water in wooden pails.
R-: A passenger from door to door and out all night?
Ans -: A path.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- William Moore
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Clogheen, Co. Tipperary
