School: Muclach
- Location:
- Mucklagh, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: S. Ó Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0805, Page 044
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - What is it that by losing an eye has nothing left but a nose - Noise
When is a boy an artist - When he draws a long face.
What can live in a roaring fire- A live coal of course.
Why is a trumpet always good tempered - Because it will take a blow from anyone
Why does a donkey eat thistles - Because he is an ass
What insect lives on nothing - A moth because it eats holes
What is the greatest riddle in all the world - Life because we must give it up
What is that which turns ? without moving - milk
Why is a horse that is constantly ridden or driven is not likely to be starved - Because he will have a bit in his mouth all the time.(continues on next page)
