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School: Mín a Ghabhann (Meenagowan) (roll number 16823)

Location:
Mín an Ghabhann, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Glacáin
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    What does a stone become in water?
    Wet
    Why is an angry man like fifty nine minutes past twelve?
    Because he is going to strike one.
    What is the difference between a tailor and a groom?
    One tends mares and the other mends tears.
    What tree is the oldest?
    The elder tree.
    When is football like a fresh herring?
    When its in the net
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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
    Colm Ó Meallaigh
    Gender
    Male