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School: Fraine, Athboy (roll number 14766)

Location:
Fraine, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Chonalláin
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    on a table?
    Because your exercise book is the correct place to write it
    Why are washerwomen funny people?
    Because they set out tubs to catch soft water when it rains hard.
    What living creature never takes off his shoes when going to bed?
    A horse.
    What goes round the table, and round the table, it's cut and it's never eaten?
    A pack of cards.
    What is the difference between a married man and a widower?
    One kisses his missus, and the other misses his kisses.
    Why is a fly very tall?
    It stands over six feet.
    What time of the day was Adam born?
    Just a little before Eve.
    How many sides has a circle?
    Two:- inside and outside.
    When is a well like stale bread?
    When it is dry.
    Why are matches angry things?
    Because they glare up as soon as you strike them
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Máighréad Nic Domhnaill
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Miss Nan Casey
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tremblestown, Co. Meath