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School: Clonmel Convent (roll number 12180)

Location:
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Sr M. Peadar
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    22th Sept 1938
    Riddles (Local)
    Why does the kettle sing?
    Answer : Because it hears the gas pipe.
    Why is a banana skin like a jersey?
    Answer : Because it's easy to slip on.
    What is the difference between a boxer and a lap-dog
    Answer : One faces the lick and the other licks the faces :
    When is a chicken like a dentist :
    Answer : When he's pulling
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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
    Margaret Hogan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Miss S. Hogan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Clonmel, Co. Tipperary