School: Borris (B.)
- Location:
- Borris, Co. Carlow
- Teacher: Ss. Ó Loinneáin
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- (continued from previous page)black the people of the house did no[t] notice the wood. The next day they people went to lit a fire and the grate went on fire.
- Ques What is it - eight arms, but no hands. A wooden leg, but cannot stand. Is often wet but cannot feel; has no boots, but is shod with steel. A dress of silk with a belt around the middle, now can you guess this silly riddle?
Ans An umbrella.
Ques What is the most dangerous time of the year?
Ans Spring - because the cowslips about; the bullrush is out and all the buds are shouting [shooting?].
Ques When is a building like a bird?
Ans When it has wings on it.
Ques What is taken from you before you get it?
Ans Your photo.- Collector
- J. Joyce
- Address
- Borris, Co. Carlow