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School: Tyrrellspass (C) (roll number 6040)

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Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bean Uí Chonduibh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0731, Page 509

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  1. Riddles (continued)

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    What did the king of Leinster do with his boots when he wore out his boots.
    Ans. Wore them in again.
    What is it that some men have and still they do not like to have it and they would not give it away for the world.
    Answer. A bald head.
    What does a person do when he gets into bed first.
    Answer. Tosses it.
    I have a little sister and the longer she stands the shorter she grows.
    Answer. A candle.
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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
    Rosaleen Doherty
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Doherty
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    55
    Address
    Tyrrellspass, Co. Westmeath