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School: Ballinlough (roll number 9238)

Location:
Ballinlough Big, Co. Meath
Teacher:
P. Mac Domhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 111

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Q Long legs short thighs little head and no eyes?
    A A tongs.

    Q What side of an ass is the most hair on?
    A The outside

    Q What is it has two eyes and can't see?
    A A scissors.

    Q What is it that hops on the road like hailstones?
    A A magpie.

    Q Why does a hen pick a pot?
    A Because she can't lick it.

    Q What part of a cow goes over the ditch first?
    A Her breath.

    Q Up the road and down the road and carry the road on your back?
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. riddles (~7,209)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Keogh
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    11
    Address
    Ballinlough Big, Co. Meath