School: Carnán (C.), Fedamore (roll number 9548)
- Location:
- Carnane, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Máire, Bean Uí Bhriain
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- Riddles
1. If all the bushes went for a race which of them would be the last?
The slow bush.
2. What can conquer all kings?
Death.
3. When ‘tis out ‘tis stiff and stout
When ‘tis in ‘tis easy
When ‘tis down ‘tis like a trout slippery wet and greasy?
A head of cabbage.
4. “Shoes without leather; with all the for elements put together,
Fire, water, earth and air,
And every customer takes two pair”?
A set of horse shoes.
5. Why does a baker wear a white hat?
To cover his head.
6. What is it that’s put on the table, cut but never eaten?
A pack of cards.
7. Why did not Moses smoke in the ark?
Because he wasn’t in it.
8. When is tea tired?
When it is drawing.
9. What is as crooked as crooked as the river?
It’s banks.(continues on next page)