School: Béal Átha Conaill (2)
- Location:
- Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: M. Laing
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- A Collection of Riddles.
Why does a hen pick a pot-stick?
Because she can't lick it.
What is the difference between a woman, and a man going to be shot?
One powders hen face and the other faces the powder.
What is black and white and hops on the road like a hail-stone?
A magpie.
What is black and read all over?
The newspaper.
Why does a hen cross the road?
To get to the other side.
Why is a school mistress like the letter C?
Because she forms lasses into classes.
What goes up the ladder with its head down?
A nail in a man's boot.
Patch upon patch without any stitches come riddle me that and I'll give you my breeches.
A cabbage head.
What never uses it's teeth for eating purposes?
A comb.
What makes a pair of boots?
Two boots.
What is a button?
A small event that is always coming off.
What is nothing?(continues on next page)