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School: Tyrrellspass (C) (roll number 6040)

Location:
Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chonduibh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 503

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    Answer, A candle.
    Why do we go to bed, because the bed wouldn't go to us.
    An artist can draw and paint at the same time,
    How ? He draws his breath while he paints.
    When has a man four hands,
    Answer, When he doubles his fists.
    What country expresses sorrow,
    Answer, Wales (wails)
    What country most appeals to a miserable man,
    Answer, New Guinea.
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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
    Kitty Maher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Maher
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    36
    Address
    Togher, Co. Offaly