School: Rathcarran (roll number 4370)
- Location:
- Ráth Chairn, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Caitlín Ní Chonnachtáin
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56 What pen could never be used for writing? A sheep-pen.
57. What has one leg, one arm and four faces? A lamp post.
58 What is the friendliest thing in a wood? A Briar.
59. What is full and still holds more? A pot full of potatoes when you pour water in.
60 As round as an apple, half of a woman and whole of a man? A penny.
61 Midy - mody round body, three feet and a wooden hat? A pot.
62. Headed like a thimble, tailed like a rat, you may guess whatever, but you would not(continues on next page)
