School: Currin
- Location:
- Corran, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Liam Ó Léighinn
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- 1. Q. Black I am and well admired
Men wrought at me till they were tired
They broke my back and bruised my face
And dug me from my native place.
A. Turf.
2. Q. A houseful, a roomful
And couldn't catch a spoonful
A. Smoke
3. Q. Steel horse, white tail,
Riddle me that or I'll put you to Jail.
A. A needle & a white thread.
4. Q. Middy moddy
Riound body
Three feet & a wooden hat
A. A pot.
5. Q. Why is a horse a curious feeder.
A. Because he eats best when h has not a bit in his mouth.
6.Q. Why does a beggar wear a short coat.(continues on next page)