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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Inis

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Ennis, Co. Clare
Teacher:
An tSr. Máire
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0609, Page 319

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    ques. Why does a hen peck a pot?
    ans. Because she cannot lick it.
    ques. Which is the oldest tree?
    ans. The Elder.
    ques. What goes up when the rain comes down?
    ans. Umbrellas.
    ques. Black and white and read all over.
    ans. A News-paper.
    ques. Which day in the week does the Snowman like least?
    ans. Sunday.
    ques. What part of a cow goes over the wall first?
    ans. Her breath.
    ques. With what would you fill a barrel to make it lighter?
    ans. Holes.
    ques. What stick never in a wood
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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
    Stephanie O' Driscoll
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cusack Road, Co. Clare