School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)
- Location:
- Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Sr M. Peadar
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Riddles. (Local).
Why are birds melancholy in the morning?
Answer :- Because their beaks are over dew.
Why does a miller wear a cap?
Answer :- To cover his head.
What is the dirtiest thing in the house?
Answer :- A clocl, because it never washes its face.
What three counties(continues on next page)- Collector
- Eileen Breen
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
- Informant
- Miss Agnes Breen
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Clonmel, Co. Tipperary